Yucatan Journalists Call for Unity, Warn of AI Risks on Press Freedom Day
Journalists in Yucatan marked Press Freedom Day with calls for unity and warnings about AI and persistent violence.
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Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads Massive Beach Cleanup to Combat Sargasso
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led over 2,000 volunteers in removing 70 tons of sargasso from Playa del Carmen beaches.
Police Arrest Suspected Fake Shamans in Umán After Fraud Allegations in Oxholón
A couple posing as shamans was arrested in Umán, Yucatán, for allegedly defrauding families in Oxholón with fake healing rituals.
Bacalar Communities Rebel Against CFE Over Constant Blackouts, Threaten to Stop Paying Bills
Residents of several Bacalar communities blocked a highway and detained a CFE crew, demanding an end to constant power outages.
Discrimination Persists in Cancun; Authorities Urge Victims to Report Hate Speech and Attacks
Cancun officials say hate speech and discrimination remain common online but few victims file formal complaints.
Playa del Carmen Officials and Playaparq to Hold Talks Over Parking Meter Complaints
Municipal authorities and Playaparq will hold working groups to address 11 key issues with the parking meter system.
Playa del Carmen Launches School Bag Inspections After Student Drug Incidents
Playa del Carmen begins random bag checks in schools after students were found with drugs, causing intoxications.
Illegal Dump Trucks Dump Sargassum in Open Lot in Playa del Carmen
Unauthorized dump trucks are dumping sargassum in residential areas, prompting city officials to investigate and warn of penalties.
Coldplay Tribute Concert in Cancun to Benefit CRIT Quintana Roo
A Coldplay tribute concert in Cancun on June 12 will raise funds for CRIT Quintana Roo, a children's rehabilitation center.
Puerto Morelos Mayor Highlights Local Artists’ Murals Transforming Urban Landscape
Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu praised local artists for murals that beautify Puerto Morelos and attract tourists.