Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Hecho en Playa’ Market to Boost Local Economy
Playa del Carmen inaugurates a permanent weekend market to support local artisans and entrepreneurs.
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Quintana Roo Loses Over 250,000 Hectares of Jungle to Urbanization and Industrial Farming
Massive deforestation in Quintana Roo's Maya Jungle threatens biodiversity and the state's tourism-driven economy.
Mexican Caribbean Delegation Attends Tourism Trade Fair With World Cup Focus
Quintana Roo tourism officials seek to position the region as a strategic hub for World Cup visitors.
Playa del Carmen to Revitalize Quinta Avenida Through New Patronato
Playa del Carmen forms a patronato to secure private funds for renovating Quinta Avenida, ensuring transparency.
Quintana Roo Nautical Association Plans Trust Fund to Renew El Meco Concession
The Quintana Roo Nautical Association is creating a trust fund to renew its concession for the El Meco swimming area.
Senator Defends Xcaret Amid Maya Cultural Symbols Lawsuit, Warns Against Deterring Investment
Senator Eugenio Segura supports Grupo Xcaret in a legal battle over Maya cultural symbols, citing job creation and indigenous community…
One in Four Cigarettes in Mexico Is Illicit, Study Finds
A study reveals 23.3% of Mexico's cigarette market is illicit, costing an estimated $1.3 billion in lost tax revenue.
Cozumel Councilor Defends Xcaret After Cancellation of Sacred Maya Crossing
A Cozumel councilor criticizes the federal government after Xcaret canceled the Sacred Maya Crossing event.
Lawyers Organize Assemblies to Enlist Over 1,000 Maya Communities in Yucatan Peninsula Lawsuit Against Xcaret
Lawyers are holding assemblies across the Yucatan Peninsula to enlist Maya communities in a lawsuit against Grupo Xcaret over cultural…
Quintana Roo Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Undervalued Property Purchases and Undisclosed Assets
Mayor Erik Borges Yam faces allegations of undervalued property acquisitions and undisclosed business interests.