Summary
- Quintana Roo’s government has revised the Law on Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection to curb illegal construction related to the Tren Maya project and Tulum Airport.
- The new rules impact various types of buildings, including hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, transportation hubs, and educational facilities.
- Recent events have highlighted the need for stricter oversight due to uncontrolled growth in areas like Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.
- The real estate market is booming in the region, prompting concerns about fraudulent schemes and unauthorized clearing of forest land.