Quintana Roo Sugar Harvest Faces Crisis Amid Fungus Outbreak and U.S. Market Closure
Sugar production in southern Quintana Roo plummets due to fusarium fungus and loss of U.S. export market.
February 2026
Playa del Carmen to Use Fifth Avenue Ad Revenue for Infrastructure Projects
Mayor Estefanía Mercado announces ad revenue from Fifth Avenue will fund infrastructure, overseen by a citizen-business panel.
Quintana Roo Governor Invites Public to Free Immersive Art Experience in Chetumal
Governor Mara Lezama invites visitors to a free immersive art installation in Chetumal's mega-sculpture.
Royal Caribbean Says Perfect Day Construction in Mahahual Awaits Environmental Approval
Royal Caribbean says it has not started building its Perfect Day project in Mahahual, awaiting environmental approval.
Singer Despika Criticizes Poor Organization at Chetumal Reggae Fest
Singer Despika called out the Chetumal Reggae Fest for poor promotion and last-minute artist notifications.
Puerto Morelos to Host 21st Annual Open Water Marathon ‘La Ruta del Arrecife’
Puerto Morelos announces its 21st open water marathon with 850 competitors and national qualifier status.
Cancún Prison Theater Program Concludes Season with Inmate-Performed Nativity Play
A prison theater program in Cancún concluded its season with a nativity play performed by inmates for female prisoners.
Panteón Rococó Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Sold-Out Concert in Cancún
Mexican ska band Panteón Rococó performed a sold-out show in Cancún to celebrate three decades of music.
Mexico’s Health Secretary Recommends Masks Amid Measles Outbreak
Health Secretary David Kershenobich advises mask use for those exposed to measles, stressing vaccination remains essential.
U.S. Army Plant Ammunition Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence
Cartels use .50 caliber rounds from a U.S. Army-owned factory in attacks on police and civilians.