Oasis Akumal Accused of Illegal Demolition, Land Grabbing in Condo Dispute
Condo owners accuse Grand Oasis Riviera Maya of demolishing a bar, seizing common areas, and colluding with Tulum officials.
Environment
Mexico Designates 1.1 Million Square Meters on Cozumel as Protected Environmental Zone
Mexico assigns over 1.1 million square meters on Cozumel's east coast to Conanp for environmental research and education.
Playa del Carmen Installs Key Station to Monitor Toxic Gases From Sargassum
Playa del Carmen installs a monitoring station to measure toxic gases from decomposing sargassum on its beaches.
Unplanned Developments and Poaching Threaten Wildlife in Quintana Roo
Activists warn that forest fragmentation and poaching are pushing wildlife toward extinction in Quintana Roo.
Mexican Authorities Shut Down Illegal Waste Dump in Playa del Carmen
Authorities in Playa del Carmen shut down an illegal sewage dump from a construction site into the sea.
Bee Swarm Attack at Cancun Mall Leaves 50 Injured
A swarm of Africanized bees attacked shoppers at Plaza Las Americas in Cancun, injuring 50 people.
Heat Wave Pushes Temperatures to 45°C in Quintana Roo, Health Officials Warn
Quintana Roo faces extreme heat with temperatures up to 45°C, prompting health warnings and precautions.
Parrot Strolls Into Produce Section of Cozumel Supermarket
A parrot wandered into the fruit and vegetable area of a Cozumel supermarket, causing surprise and delight among shoppers.
New ship and barriers to fight sargassum in Cancun
Quintana Roo, Mexico — Governor Mara Lezama and federal Environment Secretary Alicia Bárcena have agreed...
Giant Crocodile Causes Traffic Chaos on Cozumel Road
A large crocodile crossed a road in southern Cozumel, forcing drivers to stop and causing a stir among witnesses.