Tulum Mayor Fires Police Chief After Coastal Operation Sparks Abuse Allegations
Tulum's mayor fired the police chief after videos showed officers allegedly abusing fishermen during a coastal checkpoint operation.
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Discrimination Against LGBT+ Community Persists in Tulum, Official Says
Tulum's gender equality director acknowledges ongoing discrimination and harassment against LGBT+ residents, announces Pride events.
Private Schools in Playa del Carmen Tighten Security Amid Drug and Viral Challenge Fears
Private schools in Playa del Carmen are conducting surprise drug tests and increasing vigilance against viral challenges.
Holbox Pride 2026 Draws Over 1,000 Attendees, Boosts Lodging by 40%
The second edition of Holbox Pride drew over 1,000 attendees and increased hotel occupancy by 40%.
Morena Blocks Emergency Aid for Maya Communities Caught in Border Dispute
Yucatán Congress rejects emergency aid for Maya communities trapped in a border dispute between Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Cancún Launches Short Video Contest to Promote Parque Kabah Conservation
Benito Juárez municipality invites residents to create 60-second videos highlighting the ecological importance of Cancún's green lung.
Cancún Launches Free Gender Identity Change Campaign for Pride Month
Cancún offers free legal gender recognition for trans and non-binary people during Pride Month.
Chichén Itzá Mourns “El Wero” and “Tomasita,” Beloved Dogs Remembered as Guardians of the Ruins
Workers, visitors and social media users are mourning the deaths of “El Wero” and “Tomasita,” two beloved dogs who became…
Birdwatching Event Brings Community Together at Cozumel Urban Park
Participants identified 16 bird species during a guided birdwatching event at Cozumel's Parque Urbano Corazón.
Cancun Cathedral Construction Lags Behind Schedule, No Completion Date Set
Cancun's new cathedral is only 78% complete, missing its May deadline for the structural phase.