Store Closures and Slumping Sales Hit Tulum’s Artisan Market
Tulum's artisan market faces closures and falling sales as rising costs and changing tourism patterns hurt vendors.
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Playa del Carmen Civil Protection Conducts 3,000 Monthly Inspections of Businesses, Parks, and Hotels
Playa del Carmen's civil protection agency conducts 3,000 monthly inspections of businesses, parks, and hotels, focusing on safety compliance.
Yucatán Grouper Fishery Gets Updated Recovery Plan After Decade of Decline
After a decade without changes, Yucatán's grouper fishery management plan is being updated to reverse a 17% production drop.
Mexico rejects Cozumel cruise pier expansion over reef damage
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has denied an...
After Felling of Ancient Tree ‘El Alamo’, Residents Say Four More Face Axe in Playa Del Carmen
Residents say the landowner plans to cut four more trees for luxury condos, two months after felling a centuries-old tree.
34 Protected Animals Seized at Mérida’s Lucas de Gálvez Market
Federal inspectors seized 34 protected wild animals from vendors at Mérida's historic Lucas de Gálvez market.
Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen Allege Extortion by Municipal Tax Inspectors
Street vendors in Playa del Carmen accuse municipal tax inspectors of demanding illegal payments for permits and tables.
Foreign Divers Without Permits Damaging Coral Reefs in Riviera Maya, Activists Say
Local divers and activists call on Profepa to investigate and stop environmental damage to coral reefs.
Thousands Rally Across Yucatan for Higher Wages and Tax Relief on May Day
Thousands of workers marched in Yucatan on May Day demanding higher wages, tax cuts, and better conditions.
Mexico Spent Over $250 Million in 2025 to Cover Losses of Military-Run Companies
The federal government allocated more than 5 billion pesos to offset losses at military-run businesses including the Tren Maya.