Playa del Carmen Deploys Major Security Operation for 2026 Carnival
Playa del Carmen launches a 437-person security operation for the 2026 Carnival, citing a 46% drop in homicides.
February 2026
Women’s Groups Unveil ‘Wall of Institutional Violence’ in Quintana Roo After Court Ruling
Women's groups in Quintana Roo unveiled a protest wall after a judge ordered a child to continue visits with a…
Three Injured, Including Minor, in Puerto Aventuras Vehicle Collision
A car struck a stationary mototaxi in Puerto Aventuras, injuring three people, including a child.
Royal Caribbean’s Mega Project Continues Deforestation Despite Closure
A cruise line project in Mahahual continues clearing rainforest despite a federal environmental closure.
Cyclist Killed After Being Struck by Dump Truck in Cancún Construction Zone
A 30-year-old man died after a dump truck hit him while he was cycling in a construction area in Cancún.
Residents Block Highway in Quintana Roo to Protest Military Presence
Protesters block a highway in Quintana Roo, causing traffic jams and demanding federal forces withdraw.
Mexican Environmental Agency Leads Major Operation Against Illegal Logging in Quintana Roo
Federal environmental authorities conducted a large-scale operation targeting illegal logging and land use changes in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Navy Rescues Fishing Boat After Capsizing Off Isla Mujeres
Mexican Navy rescued a fishing boat that capsized near Isla Mujeres due to strong waves from a cold front.
Argentine Driver Loses Control After Nodding Off at Wheel on Cancún Highway
An Argentine driver crashed after falling asleep at the wheel on Federal Highway 307 near Cancún.
Federal Environmental Agency Leads Major Operation Against Illegal Logging in Quintana Roo
Federal authorities shut down five properties and seized wood, machinery, and vehicles in an anti-logging operation.