Kidnapping Ends in Tragedy: One Man Found Dead, Another Survives in Akumal
One man was found dead and another injured after a kidnapping in Akumal, Quintana Roo.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.
Officials Urge Census of Homeless Population Amid Possible Human Trafficking Ring in Playa del Carmen
After a homeless woman sought help at city hall, officials suspect a trafficking ring bringing people from nearby towns to…
Young Man Shot Dead in Jose Maria Morelos, Dies During Hospital Transfer
A young man was fatally shot in Jose Maria Morelos; he died en route to the hospital.
Federal Agents Raid Fishing Cooperative in Isla Mujeres, Detain Two
Federal agents raided a fishing cooperative in Isla Mujeres, detaining two people and seizing weapons.
Alleged Rapist Avoids Jail for a Year After Judge Postpones Hearing 15 Times
A man accused of rape has evaded pretrial detention for over a year after a judge postponed his hearing 15…
Wild Tours Begins Construction on Roots Beach Club in Cozumel Without Environmental Approval
WT Group International Wild Tours started site preparation for Roots Beach Club in Cozumel while Semarnat still reviews its environmental…
Tulum Airport Workers Allege Labor Harassment, Document Retention by Security Firm
Over 10 workers at Tulum International Airport accuse a private security company of labor harassment, document retention, and unpaid wages.
Notaries Accused of Stealing 2,000 Hectares of Land in Yucatan
Notary Patricio Solís Millet and his brother Pedro are accused of leading a network that seized over 2,000 hectares across…
Cenotes Are Complex Ecosystems, Not Just Swimming Holes, Expert Says
Cenotes are complex ecosystems, not swimming pools, says researcher Efraín Chávez Solís.