Substation Failure Causes Partial Blackout in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, Service 96% Restored
A substation failure left over 274,000 users without power in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel; service restored to 96%.
2026
Giant Crocodile Spotted Strolling Across Cancun Golf Course
A large crocodile was filmed walking across a Cancun golf course, highlighting human-wildlife coexistence and habitat loss.
Puerto Morelos shines at Mexico Tourism Tianguis 2026
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — Puerto Morelos concluded its participation in the 50th edition of...
34 Protected Animals Seized at Mérida’s Lucas de Gálvez Market
Federal inspectors seized 34 protected wild animals from vendors at Mérida's historic Lucas de Gálvez market.
Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen Allege Extortion by Municipal Tax Inspectors
Street vendors in Playa del Carmen accuse municipal tax inspectors of demanding illegal payments for permits and tables.
Two Colombian Nationals Arrested in Quintana Roo for Vehicle Theft and Drug Possession
Two Colombian nationals were arrested in separate incidents in Quintana Roo for vehicle theft and drug possession.
Foreign Divers Without Permits Damaging Coral Reefs in Riviera Maya, Activists Say
Local divers and activists call on Profepa to investigate and stop environmental damage to coral reefs.
Thousands Rally Across Yucatan for Higher Wages and Tax Relief on May Day
Thousands of workers marched in Yucatan on May Day demanding higher wages, tax cuts, and better conditions.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in Cozumel, Marking Start of Conservation Efforts in Mexican Caribbean
The first loggerhead turtle nests have been recorded on Cozumel beaches, launching a critical conservation period.
Mexico Spent Over $250 Million in 2025 to Cover Losses of Military-Run Companies
The federal government allocated more than 5 billion pesos to offset losses at military-run businesses including the Tren Maya.