Playa del Carmen Braces for Up to 60,000 Tons of Sargassum, Double Last Year’s Volume
Playa del Carmen could see 50,000 to 60,000 tons of sargassum this season, double 2025's amount, officials say.
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American Tourist Sparks Backlash After Criticizing Playa del Carmen Vendors for Speaking Spanish
A U.S. tourist faced criticism after telling vendors in Playa del Carmen to learn English to sell better to tourists.
Man Shot Three Times in Tulum Attack, Prompting Major Police Response
A man was shot three times in Tulum, prompting a major police and emergency response in the city center.
Armed Motorcyclists Cause Panic in Cancún Neighborhood, Bullet Hits Taco Stand
Armed motorcyclists fired shots in a Cancún neighborhood, with one bullet striking a taco stand roof. No injuries reported.
Cancún Residents Report Women Demanding Voter IDs in Exchange for Food Aid
Residents in Cancún report women demanding voter IDs for food aid, raising identity theft concerns.
Unauthorized Baggage Handlers at Cancún Airport Charge Tourists Up to $50, Officials Report
Unlicensed baggage handlers at Cancún International Airport demand up to $50 from tourists, officials say.
Around 250,000 Workers in Quintana Roo Exceed 48-Hour Work Week
Data shows about 250,000 workers in Quintana Roo exceed Mexico's 48-hour weekly limit, driven by service sector demands.
Mechanical Failure Sparks Major Car Fire in Cancun Intersection
A vehicle caught fire at a busy Cancun intersection after a mechanical failure, prompting emergency response.
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Pickup Truck in Cancún
A Guatemalan woman was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding pickup truck in Cancún.
Federal Agents Arrest Alleged Wife of Cozumel Cartel Leader in Raid
Federal agents arrested a woman believed to be the wife of a Cozumel cartel leader during a raid on the…