Residents Block ‘Highway of Death’ in Quintana Roo to Demand Safety Upgrades
Residents blocked a dangerous section of Federal Highway 180 in Quintana Roo, demanding federal improvements.
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Unidentified Man Found Dead in Water at Playa del Niño in Cancún
Municipal emergency personnel recovered the body of an unidentified man from the water at Playa del Niño in Puerto Juárez…
100 Community Promoters Take Violence Prevention to 45 Municipalities in Yucatán
The Women’s Secretariat deployed 100 community promoters across 45 Yucatán municipalities to prevent gender violence and teen pregnancy.
Mérida’s Forest Campaign Surpasses Goal, Planting 8,754 Trees
Mérida's 2026 forest campaign exceeded its goal, planting 8,754 trees with over 3,500 volunteers taking part.
Water Sentinels Warn of Toxic Chemicals in Quintana Roo Wells
An environmental group is testing wells in 30 rural communities after finding hazardous levels of nitrates, pesticides and other chemicals.
Estefanía Mercado Rescues Six Abandoned Animals in Puerto Aventuras
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led a rescue of five dogs and a cat from an abandoned home in Puerto Aventuras after…
Holbox Expects Up to 95% Hotel Occupancy for Fishing Tournament
Holbox expects hotel occupancy to reach 90-95% as the island hosts its sixth annual fishing tournament on Aug. 7-8.
Mexican Navy Discovers Sea Turtle Nest Near Sisal Beach in Yucatan
Naval lifeguards found a sea turtle nest during patrols near Sisal, Yucatan, and handed it over to a conservation camp.
Playa del Carmen to Monitor Militarized Pentathlon Groups After Tamaulipas Incident
Officials in Playa del Carmen say they will monitor militarized pentathlon youth groups following a deadly incident at a militarized…
Cancún’s MOBI System to Pilot New ‘Kilometer 0’ Route in Mid-August
The pilot route will offer an alternative into the Hotel Zone, cutting travel times by up to 50 minutes.