Cancun Man Rescued After Father Pays Ransom in Phone Extortion Scam
Authorities in Cancun located a man after his father paid a ransom in a phone extortion scheme.
April 2026
Sargazo Seaweed Could Reach 120,000 Tons in Waves This Year, Officials Warn
Sargazo seaweed may exceed 120,000 tons in Quintana Roo this year, arriving in waves with peak impact expected in May…
Thai Fest Returns to Mexico With Sensory Journey Across Five Destinations
Banyan Tree hotel chain launches Thai Fest 2026, a traveling festival blending Thai cuisine, culture, and art across Mexico.
Mexico Launches Digital Platform to Simplify Tourism Business Procedures
Mexico's tourism ministry launches online platform to streamline business registration and operations nationwide.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Inaugurates First Phase of Avenue 10 Modernization
Mayor Estefanía Mercado has inaugurated the first phase of a major renovation of Avenue 10 in Playa del Carmen.
Cancún Internet Provider Accuses Civil Protection Officer of Extortion Attempt
A Cancún civil protection officer allegedly demanded 50,000 pesos to overlook permit violations at an internet company.
Parents Line Up Before Dawn to Retrieve Children Detained in Cancún Street Racing Crackdown
Dozens of parents gathered early to retrieve their children detained during overnight street racing operations in Cancún.
Activists Block Akumal Road to Protest Detention of Cenote Defender ‘Juanito’
Residents blocked a road in Akumal to protest the arrest of an activist, leading to his release.
Quintana Roo Officials Confirm Three Bodies Found in Leona Vicario Grave, Dispute Higher Reports
State prosecutor confirms three bodies found in Leona Vicario, disputes media reports of twelve.
Unpredictable Port Operations in Isla Mujeres Disrupt Tourism Sector
Irregular port operations in Isla Mujeres are causing uncertainty and economic losses for the nautical tourism sector.