Resort Growth Squeezes Playa del Carmen Fishing Cooperatives
Fishing and tourism cooperatives in Playa del Carmen say resort expansion is limiting their access to beaches and natural areas.
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Viral Infections Account for 90% of Gastrointestinal Cases in Cancún
Cancún health officials report that 90% of gastrointestinal cases are viral, urging prevention during hot weather.
Abraham ‘Chore’ Martín Eyes Playa del Carmen Mayor’s Race Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's revenue director is seeking the mayor's office, but critics question his experience and political connections.
Disease Affecting Ceiba Trees in Playa del Carmen Under Investigation
Researchers are studying a disease damaging ceiba trees in Playa del Carmen and warn it could spread across the Yucatan…
Maya Communities Demand Full Release of ICSID Award in Legacy Vulcan Case
Community groups urge Mexico to publish the full ICSID award in the Legacy Vulcan case, saying the dispute isn't over…
Playa del Carmen Residents Urge City to Protect Last Green Lung in Villas del Sol
Neighbors in Villas del Sol want the municipality to declare a three-hectare jungle tract the city's first natural protected area.
Six-Vehicle Pileup on Cancún’s Nichupté Avenue Leaves at Least 17 Injured
A chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles on Avenida Nichupté in Cancún left at least 17 people injured Thursday morning.
Playa del Carmen Mayor: Community Center Project Will Proceed Despite Protest
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the federally backed community center in Palmas II will move forward despite residents' symbolic closure of…
Condusef Warns of WhatsApp ‘Likes’ Scam in Quintana Roo
Scammers pay small amounts for WhatsApp 'likes' to gain trust, then push victims into fake investments. Condusef warns users.
Río Lagartos, Las Coloradas Enter Second Day Without Power
Río Lagartos, Yucatán — A power outage that began on Tuesday has pushed Río Lagartos...