Playa del Carmen Pays Performance Bonus to 1,069 Police Officers
Playa del Carmen paid 26.4 million pesos in performance bonuses to 1,069 police officers, the city treasurer announced.
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Former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge Acquitted of Organized Crime, Granted House Arrest
A judge acquitted former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge of organized crime, allowing him to serve house arrest for money…
Playa del Carmen Mayor Faces Internal Crisis, Sargasso Woes Amid Gubernatorial Ambitions
Mayor Estefania Mercado struggles with staff infighting, corruption allegations, and an environmental crisis as she eyes the governorship.
Aguakan Builds Six New Manholes to Strengthen Sanitary Sewer System in Playa del Carmen
Aguakan is building six new manholes in Playa del Carmen to improve sewer maintenance and prevent leaks.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Meets Developers, Pledges Faster Permits and Investment
Mayor Estefanía Mercado met with developers to promise streamlined permits and transparent processes to boost investment.
Morena Blocks Emergency Aid for Maya Communities Caught in Border Dispute
Yucatán Congress rejects emergency aid for Maya communities trapped in a border dispute between Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Carlos Slim Announces $5 Billion Investment in Mexico for 2026
Billionaire Carlos Slim announced a $5 billion investment in Mexico for 2026, citing regulatory simplification and confidence in the economy.
El Chapo Sends New Letter to New York Court Seeking Extradition to Mexico
Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán sent an 11th handwritten letter to a New York court requesting extradition to Mexico.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Reports 49% Drop in Homicides Since September 2024
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a 49% reduction in homicides from Sept 2024 to May 2026, citing security strategy.
Chetumal to Host 3rd Rural and Community Tourism Forum in Southern Quintana Roo
The forum aims to promote sustainable tourism with cultural identity and direct benefits for Maya communities.