Suspect Charged with Extortion After Demanding Protection Money from Playa del Carmen Grocery Store
A suspect faces aggravated extortion charges for demanding protection money from a Playa del Carmen store.
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Measles Vaccine Demand Creates Kilometer-Long Lines in Playa del Carmen
High demand for measles vaccines caused kilometer-long lines and shortages at immunization sites in Playa del Carmen.
Two Major Traffic Accidents Cause Material Damage in Playa del Carmen
Two separate collisions in Playa del Carmen resulted in significant vehicle damage but no serious injuries.
Playa del Carmen Deploys Security Strategy for Uruguay National Team’s World Cup Arrival
Authorities implement Plan Kukulkán and boost surveillance ahead of Uruguay's World Cup training camp.
Over 300 Couples Wed in Mass Ceremony at Playa del Carmen’s Portal Maya
314 couples married in a mass civil ceremony at Playa del Carmen's Maya Portal on Valentine's Day.
Federal Court Orders Suspension on Maya Train Section 5, Mandates Environmental Oversight
A Mexican court suspended construction of the Maya Train's fifth section after finding environmental damage.
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado Tests Positive for Influenza
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado announced she tested positive for influenza and will work remotely.
Playa del Carmen Activists Launch Food Drive to Support Cuba
Residents and activists in Playa del Carmen are collecting food, medicine, and hygiene items for Cuba.
Two Victims Die After House Fire in Playa del Carmen Neighborhood
Two people hospitalized after a house fire in Playa del Carmen have died from their injuries.
Nelly Korda to Headline Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba
Top-ranked golfer Nelly Korda will compete in the LPGA tournament in Mexico's Riviera Maya this spring.