Up to 20 Sanctioned Offenders a Day Perform Community Service in Playa del Carmen
Between 15 and 20 people sanctioned for administrative offenses do daily community service at Playa del Carmen's animal control center…
Environment
Mexico’s Environment Ministry Rejects Energy Storage Project Near Playa del Carmen
Mexico's Environment Ministry denied permits for a battery storage project between Puerto Aventuras and Kantenah after inspectors found vegetation had…
Drought Stalls Corn Planting in Tulum’s Maya Communities
Scarce rainfall has delayed corn, squash and banana planting in Tulum's Maya communities, with only about 50 of 119 dignitaries…
Mayan Seeds in Quintana Roo Studied for Nutrition and Diabetes Potential
Researchers in Quintana Roo are studying pumpkin, papaya, avocado, sour orange and ramón seeds for their nutritional value and possible…
Chichén Itzá Launches Special Operation for Autumn Equinox Visitors
Chichén Itzá launched a special operation for autumn equinox visitors Sept. 20-21, restricting afternoon access and ending ticket sales at…
Texas’ Big Bend Becomes Border Wall Battleground
COMSTOCK, Texas — The Trump administration has begun installing a border wall across a west...
Contemporary Maya Sculpture Installed in Sacalaca Cenote to Draw Community Tourism
A sculpture of a Maya figure was lowered into the Sacalaca cenote to draw community tourism to the rural Quintana…
Mexico to Review Private Events Held Inside Tulum National Park
Federal officials and Tulum hotel leaders agreed to review whether private events inside the protected Tulum National Park comply with…
Cancún Sargassum Arrivals Ease in September, but Officials Watch the Winds
Cancún has removed about 1,760 tons of sargassum in September, far below last August's total, but shifting winds could redirect…
Mexico Holds Second National Earthquake Drill; Alerts to Sound at Noon
Mexico's Second National Drill of 2026 will sound seismic alerts at noon Saturday, with a simulated magnitude 7.7 quake centered…