Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Chiapas, Tsunami Alert Activated
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Chiapas, prompting a tsunami alert for southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Impunity and Lack of Oversight Threaten Sac Actun Cave System, Activists Warn
Environmental group Sélvame Mx says federal agencies are failing to protect the world's longest underwater cave system from illegal construction.
Proposal to Revive Cancun’s Malecón Tajamar With Reduced Density Gains Momentum
A new plan for Cancun's stalled Malecón Tajamar project proposes using only 30% of original density to balance development and…
Three Workers Removed From Cancun Youth Shelter After Abuse Allegations
Three CAT shelter workers in Cancun were suspended after two teens who fled alleged mistreatment in a viral video.
Yucatán Jails Fewer People Than Quintana Roo, but Family and Sex Crimes Dominate
Yucatán's prisons hold fewer inmates than Quintana Roo's, with family violence and sexual offenses as leading crimes.
Playa del Carmen Closes Feria del Carmen 2026 With Sea Procession and Mass
The week-long festival ended with a maritime procession of the Virgin of Carmen and a Mass led by the bishop.
Mexico and US Edge Toward Major Confrontation Over Refusal to Arrest Officials
President Claudia Sheinbaum refuses to arrest officials accused by the US, risking a severe bilateral crisis.
Argentine Driver Arrested After Crash on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo
An Argentine man was arrested after a crash on Highway 307 near Playa del Carmen, where he allegedly vandalized the…
Playa del Carmen Announces Second Edition of Tiburón Toro Fest 2026
The festival on July 25 aims to promote bull shark conservation and sustainable tourism in Playa del Carmen.
Deer Dies After Being Hit by Car on Playa del Carmen Boulevard Despite Prior 911 Reports
A deer was struck and killed on a Playa del Carmen boulevard after residents say 911 calls for help went…