Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Parquemanía’ to Revive Public Parks
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched Parquemanía at Forjadores Park to revive public spaces with participation from the CROC union.
Playa del Carmen Council Approves New Unit for Older Adults
The Playa del Carmen council unanimously approved creating a specialized agency for older adults and scheduled the mayor's annual report.
Quintana Roo Expands Tourist Police Force With Specialized Training Programs
The Quintana Roo Public Security Department is professionalizing nearly 100 tourist police officers through a new diploma program and a…
Mexican Winemakers Allege Foreign Bulk Wine Sold as ‘Made in Mexico’
Mexico's wine council says cheap bulk imports are bottled and falsely labeled 'Made in Mexico,' undercutting local producers.
CURP Digital vs CURP Biométrica: What Mexico’s New ID Means for Online Bank Accounts
Mexico's CURP Digital and CURP Biométrica are the same document, combining fingerprints and a photo to verify identity remotely for…
Quintana Roo Bets on Luxury, Diving and Gastronomy Tourism for 2027
Quintana Roo is courting high-end travelers with luxury, gastronomy and diving campaigns as Costa Mujeres hotel growth accelerates.
Cuban Man Arrested in Playa del Carmen Over Cancún Fatal Shooting
Prosecutors say Julian Andrean N, 38, lured three people to a Cancún property before a gunman opened fire, killing one.
Cancún Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Protest After Two Vehicles Torched
About 140 Cancún mototaxi drivers paraded past City Hall to demand security after arson attacks, extortion and a stabbing.
Mexico Proposes 35% Hike in Fee Charged to Foreign Tourists
Mexico's 2027 budget plan would raise the non-resident fee for foreign visitors from 983 to 1,334.80 pesos, a 35% jump.
Playa del Carmen Mayor ‘Very Upset’ With Parking Meter Operator Playaparq
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says she is unhappy with parking meter concessionaire Playaparq and is reviewing its contract over treatment of…