Tulum faces federal clash over Jaguar park and health official removal

A municipal inspector in Tulum sealed unauthorized revenue‑collection booths run by Grupo Mundo Maya inside the Parque del Jaguar. The federal agency CONANP responded by filing a criminal complaint against the inspector, escalating a long‑standing dispute over whether municipal authorities can enforce regulations on a federally‑conceded operation.

Separately, the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Health removed Tulum health official Emidgio Morales Mezquita from his post after public accusations of extorting local merchants. The dismissal was presented as a step to ensure an impartial investigation, with the agency reiterating its zero‑tolerance policy toward illegal conduct.

Both episodes highlight mounting tensions between local officials and higher‑level authorities in the tourist destination of Tulum.