Yucatán Groups Demand Cancellation of Las Dunas Coastal Development
Environmental activists in Mérida demand cancellation of the Las Dunas project, citing threats to dunes, wetlands and protected species.
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Raccoon Injured in Tulum Waits Over Two Hours for Rescue After Being Hit
Officials failed to respond for over two hours after a raccoon was hit by a car on Kukulkan Avenue in…
Quintana Roo Reviews Private Schools Over Militarized Curriculum Ban
State education officials are reviewing private school curricula to ensure compliance with a federal ban on militarized schools.
Asphalt Tanker Trailer Overturns on Tulum–Cobá Highway
A semitrailer carrying 52,000 liters of asphalt overturned on the Tulum–Cobá highway. No injuries or spills were reported.
Playa del Carmen to Invest 100 Million Pesos in Sargassum Fight
Playa del Carmen will allocate 100 million pesos to fight sargassum in 2027, up from 80 million this year.
Federal Health Inspectors Sent to Quintana Roo Hotels Linked to UK Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Mexican health authorities sent federal inspectors to Quintana Roo hotels after UK officials reported 48 cases of cyclosporiasis among tourists.
Playa del Carmen Council Approves Child Protection System Manual
Playa del Carmen's City Council unanimously approved a new operational manual for the municipal child and adolescent protection system, SIPINNA.
Maya Communities in Yucatán Call for Aug. 9 March to Denounce Rights Violations
Maya leaders from four Yucatán communities announced a march in Mérida to protest territorial, environmental and justice violations.
Playa del Carmen Launches First Permanent Sports Scholarships for Athletes
Municipal President Estefania Mercado awarded 57 athletic scholarships, a first for Playa del Carmen, supporting medalists of the CONADE 2025…
Record Sargassum Season Blankets Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
Authorities expect 119,000 tons of sargassum on Quintana Roo beaches in 2026, surpassing last year's record.