Fraud Alert: Fake Traffic Fine SMS Scam Targets Cancun Residents
Scammers impersonate Quintana Roo traffic agencies via SMS, demanding payment for fake fines.
2026
Police Raid Bar in Isla Mujeres, Rescue 11 Women From Human Trafficking Ring
Authorities raided a bar in Isla Mujeres, rescuing 11 Mexican women allegedly forced into sex work.
Union Endorses Riviera Maya Hotels Skipping Profit Sharing for 2026
At least two Riviera Maya hotels report zero profits, exempting them from sharing earnings with workers, a union leader says.
Chetumal Launches Free Rabies Vaccination Campaign for Dogs and Cats
Othon P. Blanco municipality offers free rabies vaccines for dogs and cats on weekends at the Canine and Feline Care…
Quintana Roo Ready to Welcome Thousands for 2026 World Cup, Governor Says
Governor Mara Lezama says Quintana Roo is prepared to host thousands of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sargasso Costs Mexican Hotels as Much as Electricity, Industry Leader Says
Sargasso cleanup costs rival electricity bills for hotels in Quintana Roo, says industry leader.
Chetumal Traffic Police Gutted as 20 Officers Sent to Cancun for Nichupte Bridge Duty
Nearly 20 traffic officers relocated to Cancun for two months, leaving Chetumal with just 6 officers and 2 patrols per…
Brutal Crash on Merida-Cancun Highway Kills Construction Worker, Injures Five
A violent rear-end collision on the Merida-Cancun highway left one construction worker dead and five injured near Seye.
Mexico Reverses Course, School Year to End July 15 After Confusion Over Earlier Date
Education secretaries from all 32 states voted unanimously to keep the original calendar, ending classes July 15.
Quintana Roo Activates Insurance to Protect Beaches and Reefs Ahead of Hurricane Season
Quintana Roo activates a $9M insurance policy to restore beaches and reefs after hurricanes, and intensifies sargassum cleanup.