New Cracks Around Playa del Carmen Sinkhole Raise Fears of Expansion
New fissures around a sinkhole on Playa del Carmen's Sian Ka'an street are spreading, prompting experts to weigh natural and…
Environment
Quintana Roo Turns Sargasso Into Cement Substitute With Industrial Plant Planned
A Playa del Carmen pilot plant processes two tons of sargasso daily, turning the seaweed into a cement substitute while…
Cancun’s Tourism Reset: Regenerative Travel Takes Center Stage
Cancun — Regenerative tourism will be one of Quintana Roo’s key priorities as the state...
Quintana Roo Moves to Power Public Buildings With Clean Energy
A bill in Quintana Roo's Congress would create a legal framework and a technical council to bring renewable energy to…
Hurricane Season 2026: What Quintana Roo Faces Before It Ends Nov. 30
Eight named storms have formed in the Atlantic this season, none at hurricane strength, with more names still available.
Mexican Navy Prepares 2027 Sargassum Strategy With 17 New Vessels
The Mexican Navy is expanding mobile barriers and adding 17 vessels in 2027 to intercept sargassum offshore before it reaches…
New MARAP App Opens Anonymous Environmental Reporting in Playa del Carmen
MarAlliance's free MARAP app lets residents, tourists and fishers log marine life sightings and anonymously report environmental violations in Playa…
Judge Halts Trump Border Barrier in Big Bend National Park
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from building a U.S.-Mexico border barrier...
US Coast Guard Seizes Cargo Ship Accused of Smuggling Fuel to Cuba
The US Coast Guard seized the cargo ship Grace for allegedly smuggling fuel to Cuba and escorted it to Progreso,…
Playa del Carmen to Renew Eight Blue Flag Beach Certifications, Eyes Two More
Playa del Carmen will renew Blue Flag certification for eight public beaches on Oct. 23 and is preparing two more…