Mexico Orders Closure of All Militarized Schools After Teen’s Death
Mexico's education secretary ordered all militarized schools closed by August 31, following the death of a 13-year-old at a military-style…
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Cancún Shuts Down Six Irregular Housing Developments, Two Under Review
Authorities in Cancún have closed six irregular housing developments and are reviewing two more for permit violations.
Mexico’s Conagua Offers Free Water Concession Regularization for Expired Permits
Conagua launches free one-year program to regularize expired water concessions, offering legal certainty to users.
Quintana Roo Ramps Up Storm Preparedness With Civil Protection Training
Quintana Roo launches training for 300 civil protection personnel to improve storm and hurricane response.
Two-Thirds of Cozumel Councilors Boycott Session, Halting Key Votes
Six of nine Cozumel councilors skipped a key session, preventing votes on investment programs and fishing support.
Yucatan Octopus Season to Start Without Official Catch Quota as Fishermen Prepare
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug 1 without federal quota despite completed study.
LGBTQ+ Groups Condemn Disappearance of Rainbow Patrol Cars in Playa del Carmen
Red Diversa Q. Roo criticizes city for ending rainbow police units and claiming credit for Pride March.
Chickenpox Cases in Quintana Roo Surge 30% With 194 More Infections Than Last Year
Chickenpox cases in Quintana Roo have risen 30% year-on-year, with 839 confirmed infections, prompting health officials to urge vaccination.
Cancún’s New ‘Kilometro 0’ Bus Route Aims to Cut Travel Times by Up to 50 Minutes
A new bus route in Cancún promises to reduce commute times to the Hotel Zone by up to 50 minutes.
Cozumel Deputy Spent Over $1.6 Million on Digital Ads, Raising Questions About Funding and Priorities
A local deputy in Cozumel spent more than 1.6 million pesos on digital ads, sparking debate over transparency.