Cancún Residents Protest Construction of New SEMEFO Facility
Residents of Supermanzana 510 in Cancún took to the streets again Tuesday, demanding a halt to the new SEMEFO building…
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Broken Traffic Light at Playa del Carmen Intersection Causes Gridlock
A broken traffic light at Avenida 115 and Solidaridad in Playa del Carmen forces drivers into long detours, sparking criticism…
Cancún Short Nearly 2,000 High School Places as Demand Outpaces Supply
Cancún needs nearly 2,000 more high school spots for the 2026-2027 school year, while other municipalities in Quintana Roo have…
Officials Detect Up to 15 Sinkhole-Prone Zones in Cancun
Civil protection in Cancun has identified up to 15 zones at risk of sinkholes using ground-penetrating radar.
Punta Esmeralda Rehabilitation Postponed to September in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen delays Punta Esmeralda beach renovation until September to avoid disrupting summer tourists and swimmers.
Free MOBI Social Fare Credentialing Opens in Cancún Ahead of Route 27 Launch
Students, seniors and people with disabilities can now get MOBI social fare cards for Cancún's new Route 27 transit system.
Playa del Carmen Homeless Population Estimated at 25 to 30 After Bridge Death
DIF Playa del Carmen says it has detected 25 to 30 people in street situations following the death of a…
Cancún Human Rights Office Receives Complaints Over School Enrollment Fees
Benito Juárez Human Rights Department has received complaints from parents about improper school fees for the 2026-2027 enrollment period.
Cancún Ecology Department Receives Up to 10 Pollution Complaints a Day
Cancún's ecology department receives five to 10 daily pollution complaints and recently shuttered an illegal used-oil collection site.
Planetario Ka’Yok’ in Cancún Closes for Major Renovation
Cancún's Planetario Ka'Yok' has closed for a major renovation, including a new museography hall and upgraded digital dome.