# Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama travel controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-governor-mara-lezama-activities > Updated: 2026-09-03T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 5. Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has been the subject of reports regarding both public security initiatives and personal travel expenditures. In July 2026, the Governor oversaw the return of ten stolen vehicles to their owners in Cancún using surveillance technology and geolocation chips. However, her administration has since faced scrutiny over private aviation. Investigations by Reforma, POPLab, and CONNECTAS indicate that Lezama has utilized private aircraft, including Gulfstream and Learjet models, for numerous trips since her tenure as Mayor of Cancún began in 2019. Reports suggest these travels include frequent destinations such as Orlando, Vail, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C. REFORMA estimates the cost of private flights to the U.S. at approximately 20 million pesos. Further scrutiny has emerged regarding the management of these aircraft, which are reportedly linked to PABE-TAX, a company associated with Grupo Seguritech—a firm that currently holds security system contracts with the Quintana Roo state government. In early September 2026, the controversy escalated to the national level. Ariadna Montiel Reyes, the national president of the Morena party, called for explanations from the Governor, stating that the party does not support behaviors perceived as ‘frivolous or as exercises of privilege.’ While Morena has distanced itself from the controversy to emphasize its commitment to combating corruption, President Claudia Sheinbaum has supported Lezama’s claim that the trips were funded with personal resources, though she noted the matter should be reviewed to prevent unfounded judgments. Lezama has maintained that her travels were necessitated by family circumstances and were paid for with her own funds. ## Claims - Lezama stated that some trips were for personal and family reasons. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The aircraft provider PABE-TAX is linked to Grupo Seguritech, a company with contracts from the Quintana Roo government. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Mara Lezama denied that her private trips were paid for with public funds. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lezama and her family have made at least 43 international flights in two private aircraft managed by PABE-TAX. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The estimated cost of Lezama's private flights to the United States is nearly 20 million pesos. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An analysis identified 69 flights from Cancún, Toluca, and AIFA to various U.S. cities. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Morena party distances itself from Governor Mara Lezama over private jet use Mexico's Morena party has distanced itself from Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama following reports of her frequent use of private jets for trips to the United States. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morena-party-distances-itself-from-governor-mara-lezama-over-private-jet-use ### 2026-09-01: Morena leader calls for explanations from Quintana Roo Governor Morena national president Ariadna Montiel Reyes has called on Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama to explain controversial actions, emphasizing the party's commitment to austerity and anti-corruption. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morena-leader-calls-for-explanations-from-quintana-roo-governor ### 2026-08-26: Mara Lezama faces scrutiny over private jet travel costs Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama is under scrutiny for private jet travel linked to a government contractor. She denies using public funds, citing personal resources for family-related trips. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-lezama-denies-using-public-funds-for-private-jet-travel ### 2026-08-24: Mara Lezama denies using public funds for 97 private flights Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama denies using public funds for 97 private flights to luxury destinations, following calls from opposition leaders for an anti-corruption investigation. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-lezama-recorded-97-private-flights-since-serving-as-cancn-mayor ### 2026-07-31: Governor Mara Lezama returns ten stolen vehicles in Cancún Governor Mara Lezama returned ten stolen vehicles in Cancún, gave owners geolocation chips, and urged public reporting to aid theft investigations. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governor-mara-lezama-returns-10-recovered-vehicles-in-cancun --- Cite as: Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama travel controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quintana-roo-governor-mara-lezama-activities