Municipality
New Construction in Cozumel’s Northern Hotel Zone Approved
Plans have been approved for a new 5 star hotel complex, called “Isla Cabañas,” to be located in Cozumel’s northern hotel zone. The...
Laura WilkinsonMay 24, 2013
Campaign for Cozumel Presidente Officially Underway
The campaign for Cozumel’s new Presidente is officially underway. Although the elections aren’t until July, candidates have already been attending public events, beach...
Laura WilkinsonMay 23, 2013
Cozumel Now Boasts A Water Ambulance
In an interesting turn of events, last weekend, our state’s governor, Roberto Borge, arrived for the inauguration of the Cozumel fishing tournament in...
Laura WilkinsonMay 20, 2013
Cozumel’s “Muelle Fiscal” Celebrates 75 Years
Cozumel’s downtown fiscal pier, or “muelle fiscal,” recently celebrated 75 years of existence, according to the island’s official historian, Velio Vivas Valdés. Although...
Laura WilkinsonMay 2, 2013
Cozumel Now Recycles Used Motor Oil at CAMAR
CAMAR Recycling Center, or the Centro de Acopio de Materiales Reciclables in Spanish, now offers island residents a secure location to recycle used...
Laura WilkinsonApril 30, 2013
Parking Meters To Remain In Downtown Cozumel
While the agreement to install parking meters in downtown Cozumel was reached with the previous administration, Cozumel residents have been vocal in their...
Laura WilkinsonApril 22, 2013
Cozumel’s Mayor Signs Agreement to Protect the Island’s Natural Resources
Cozumel’s Mayor and a delegate of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, “la Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente (Profepa),” recently signed an agreement...
Laura WilkinsonApril 12, 2013
Cozumel’s Chief of Police Wants to Increase Force by 100 Officers
Cozumel’s General Director of the Transit Police, Sergio Terraces Montes is urging an increase in island police officers by 100. There are currently...
Laura WilkinsonApril 5, 2013
Sister City Partnership between Merida and Cozumel Reaffirmed
Earlier this month, Cozumel’s Mayor, Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez signed an agreement with Álvaro Omar Lara Pacheco, Merida’s Mayor, reaffirming a Sister City partnership...
Laura WilkinsonMarch 22, 2013
Cozumel’s Mayor Joins in Beach Clean Up Effort
Cozumel’s current Mayor, Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez, participated in a beach cleanup held last weekend. The event, which was organized by the Municipal Department...
Laura WilkinsonFebruary 22, 2013
