Bombero Challenge 2026 Cancún Sets Record With 120 Firefighters
The 20th annual Bombero Challenge in Cancún drew a record 120 firefighters from across Quintana Roo, adding a new category…
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Yucatán Summer Road Toll Hits 38, Surpassing Expert Projection
The 47-day summer vacation period left 38 road deaths in Yucatán, exceeding the 32 predicted by a safety expert.
Measles Vaccinations Surge 900% in Quintana Roo as School Year Approaches
Measles vaccinations in Quintana Roo jumped 900% as families prepare children for the school year, with nine new cases reported.
IMCA Warns of Surge in Cellphone and Online Gambling Addictions in Cancún
Authorities in Cancún warn that compulsive use of cellphones, video games and online betting is rising among youth and adults.
Yucatan Logs 3 New Screwworm Myiasis Cases as National Total Reaches 587
Yucatan reported three new screwworm myiasis cases, bringing its total to 41 and making it the only active hotspot on…
Chronic Diseases Drive 40% of Visits to Cancún’s Municipal Health Clinics
Chronic conditions, especially diabetes, account for 40% of consultations at Cancún's municipal health units, the city's health director said.
Quintana Roo Women’s Secretariat Ramps Up Violence Prevention Efforts
The Women's Secretariat says 2,304 women have sought help at its centers this year as it expands violence prevention programs.
Yucatan Peninsula Maya Embroidery Seeks National Heritage Status
Quintana Roo, Yucatán and Campeche team up to win national heritage status for Maya embroidery.
MUSA to Sink 8-Ton Elephant Sculpture off Cancún
MUSA is preparing to sink Temba, an eight-ton elephant sculpture, into its underwater art collection off Cancún.
Long Lines at Telcel Centers in Quintana Roo as Users Seek to Restore Canceled Lines
Users queue at Telcel branches in Quintana Roo after lines ending in 0 without registration are canceled.