Red Diversa Quintana Roo Calls for Strengthened Attention to LGBT+ Community
LGBT+ advocacy group Red Diversa Quintana Roo urges the state prosecutor to reactivate a specialized hate crimes unit.
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Mental Health Experts Warn of Rising Depression, Suicide Cases in Quintana Roo
Specialists report five suicides in 2026 in Felipe Carrillo Puerto and urge early psychological intervention.
First Human Death From Screwworm Confirmed in Yucatán
A 79-year-old woman with diabetes is the first confirmed death from screwworm in Yucatán, part of a national outbreak.
Playa del Carmen Residents Plan Protest Over Power Outages During Anniversary Concert
Residents in Playa del Carmen are organizing a protest against frequent blackouts, set to coincide with a Kenia Os concert…
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Parquemania’ to Build or Rehab 179 Parks
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched a program to build or renovate 179 parks, starting with a $2.4M project in Villamar I.
Merida Mayor Seeks Dialogue With Molas Residents After Pig Truck Protest
Merida's mayor will meet residents of Molas after they blocked a pig truck to protest odors, flies, and environmental concerns.
Playa del Carmen Marks 33 Years As A Municipality After Decades Of Rapid Growth
Playa del Carmen marked the 33rd anniversary of its creation as a municipality Tuesday, commemorating the political decision that separated…
Cancun Animal Rescue Plans Shelter Built With Sargassum Blocks
Dejando Huella por Cancún A.C. is preparing to build a permanent animal shelter using construction blocks made partly from sargassum.…
Bull Shark Festival Draws More Than 500 People In Playa Del Carmen
More than 500 people attended the second Tiburón Toro Fest on Saturday, July 25, bringing scientists, conservation organizations, dive operators,…
Playa del Carmen Launches Weekly Downtown Maintenance Program
A permanent urban maintenance program began today in central Playa del Carmen, with municipal crews assigned to repair sidewalks and…