Cancún Deploys 70 Smart Patrol Vehicles with Facial Recognition Technology
Cancún authorities deploy 70 smart patrol vehicles equipped with facial recognition and license plate scanning technology.
February 2026
Mexico Approves Controversial Wind Farm Project in Quintana Roo, Clearing Over 38,000 Hectares of Forest
A Spanish-backed wind farm will clear 38,502 hectares of forest near Chetumal, raising environmental concerns.
Playa del Carmen Unveils 2026 Carnival Lineup Featuring Bellakath, Santa Fe Klan
Playa del Carmen's 2026 Carnival will feature over 146 artists including Bellakath and Santa Fe Klan in free concerts.
Avoris Airlines Maintains Six Weekly Flights to Cancún with 90% Occupancy
Avoris Airlines will continue operating six weekly flights to Cancún with 90% annual occupancy.
Cancún Aims to Host Mexico’s First International Choir Festival
Cancún could host Mexico's first international choir festival, boosting cultural and tourism appeal.
Cancún’s Carnival 2026 to Begin with Traditional Burning of Bad Mood Ritual
Cancún's Carnival 2026 kicks off February 12 with the symbolic Burning of the Bad Mood ceremony.
Tulum Municipality Implements Financial Restructuring, Leading to Layoffs and Council Debate
Tulum municipality lays off workers in financial restructuring, sparking council debate over transparency.
Mexico and United States Formalize Historic Water Agreement for Rio Grande Management
Mexico and the US sign a water-sharing pact for the Rio Grande, addressing drought and bilateral cooperation.
Cold Front Triggers Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Yucatan Town, Six Hospitalized
Six people hospitalized in Tizimín after using charcoal indoors during cold weather.
Environmental Groups Demand Transparency on CFE Submarine Power Line in Playa del Carmen
Environmentalists in Playa del Carmen petition CFE for public information on a submarine power line project over reef concerns.