Power Cuts Put Playa del Carmen’s Grid Under Pressure
A series of blackouts and power fluctuations has disrupted daily life across Playa del Carmen this week, affecting residential neighborhoods,…
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Nighttime Operation Shuts Down Bars in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone
Authorities closed several businesses in Playa del Carmen for operating beyond permitted hours during a nighttime inspection.
Environmentalists Await Semarnat Ruling on 306 Species at Risk From Mahahual Mega-Project
Environmentalists await Semarnat's decision on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project, which threatens 306 species in Mahahual.
Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Environmental Restrictions on Ejido Land in Yum Balam Reserve
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that environmental restrictions on ejido land in the Yum Balam reserve are constitutional.
Family of Cancun Mayor Presses Legal Battle to Seize Fishermen’s Land
The family of Cancun Mayor Ana Patricia Peralta is trying to overturn a ruling that protects a fishing cooperative's land.
Fishermen in Playa del Carmen Say Sargasso Collection for Commercial Use Is Not Viable
Tourism operators and fishermen in Playa del Carmen say collecting sargasso for profit is not feasible without specialized equipment.
CFE Deploys 10 Crews to Tackle Power Outages in Playa del Carmen
After three days of blackouts, CFE sends 10 specialist crews to restore power in Playa del Carmen.
Bacalar Not as Expensive as Tulum, Says Tourism Official, Urges More Local Promotion
Bacalar tourism official says the destination is not as costly as Tulum and calls for more local promotion.
Airline Seat Crisis Hits Hotel Occupancy in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Hotel occupancy in Cancun and nearby resorts falls to 65% as Spirit Airlines' troubles and Magnicharters' cuts reduce air connectivity.
Illegal Ceiba Tree Removal Sparks Outrage in Chetumal
A ceiba tree was felled without authorization in Chetumal, sparking residents' anger and environmental concerns.