Mara Lezama
Coverage of Mara Lezama in the Nexus archive.
- US$270M Medical Nearshoring Hub Planned in Mexican Resort Cancún
Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama signed a deal to develop a US$270 million Premier Medical Destination Center in Cancún, marking southern Mexico’s first major medical nearshoring project. The investment aims to serve patients from the United States and is part of a broader nearshoring strategy.
- Security chief touts 85% drop in Quintana Roo homicides: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Quintana Roo's homicide rate dropped 85% between September 2024 and June 2026, with Tulum reporting no homicides for two months. Tourism initiatives include free entry to Jaguar National Park for Mexicans and sargassum containment efforts. A strong earthquake off Chiapas' coast was noted without damage.
- With $250M investment, St. Regis Costa Mujeres resort expands jobs and rooms in Quintana Roo’s tourism hub
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres resort, developed with a $250 million investment in Quintana Roo, adds 213 rooms and creates jobs, with 2,000 construction jobs and 350 projected direct jobs in its first year. The project, led by Marriott International and AB Living, highlights confidence in Mexico’s tourism sector and integrates Mayan cultural design elements.