Quintana Roo Governor Joins President Sheinbaum for 109th Constitution Anniversary
Governor Mara Lezama attended the ceremony in Querétaro with President Claudia Sheinbaum.
February 2026
Quintana Roo Considers Cultural Heritage Status for Playa del Carmen’s Virgin of Carmen Festival
A proposal seeks to declare Playa del Carmen's annual Virgin of Carmen festival as intangible cultural heritage of Quintana Roo.
Tequila Mayor Arrested After Cuervo Reported Extortion Demand of 60 Million Pesos
Tequila mayor arrested for alleged extortion of Cuervo and ties to CJNG cartel.
Foreign Man Dies Suddenly at Playa del Carmen Gym
A foreign man collapsed and died at a gym in Playa del Carmen, with paramedics suspecting a heart attack.
First Measles Cases Confirmed in Quintana Roo, Patients Hospitalized in Playa del Carmen
Two patients are hospitalized with measles in Playa del Carmen, the first confirmed cases in Quintana Roo this year.
Motorcyclist Dies After Skidding and Crashing Into Median in Playa del Carmen
A motorcyclist died after losing control, skidding, and hitting a median on Juarez Avenue in Playa del Carmen.
Police Arrest 18-Year-Old on Drug Charges in Playa del Carmen
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Playa del Carmen after police found suspected narcotics during a patrol.
Tulum Traffic Officer Investigated After Video Shows Alleged Bribery
A Tulum traffic officer faces investigation after video appears to show him accepting money from a driver.
Cozumel Mayor Faces Low Approval Amid Security Concerns and Governance Criticism
Cozumel Mayor José Luis Chacón Méndez has 50.3% approval amid security issues and governance criticism.
Royal Caribbean Accused of Continuing Demolition Work in Mahahual Despite Environmental Shutdown
Environmental group says Royal Caribbean continues demolition work in Mahahual despite federal shutdown order.