Playa del Carmen Fire Calls Rise 4% on Carelessness and Uncontrolled Burns
Playa del Carmen's fire department reports a 3-4% increase in emergency calls, driven by household carelessness and out-of-control burns on…
Government
Playa del Carmen Municipal Police Take Command of Quinta Avenida Security Operation
Playa del Carmen's Municipal Police assume operational command of the Blindaje security operation along Quinta Avenida, coordinating federal, state and…
Dengue Cases in Quintana Roo Climb to 310 as Deaths Reach Two
Quintana Roo has recorded 310 confirmed dengue cases and two deaths, an 84.5% rise over the same period last year,…
Cancún Approves 5 A.M. Closing Time for Bars in Tourist Zone
Benito Juárez council unanimously approved extended hours for bars and restaurant-bars in Cancún's tourist zone, plus 2026 infrastructure projects.
Federal Agents Arrest Cancún Tourist Police Coordinator Erik Gutiérrez Cossío
Federal agents detained Cancún Tourist Police coordinator Erik Gutiérrez Cossío in a raid linked to Operation Swarm, then flew him…
Semarnat Rejects 954-Room Megahotel at Punta Maroma in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment ministry denied environmental authorization for a 954-room hotel complex planned at Punta Maroma near Playa del Carmen.
Isla Mujeres Approves Updated Development Plan With 185 Action Items
Isla Mujeres officials approved an updated municipal development plan for 2024-2027, retaining five strategic axes and adding 185 lines of…
TUCSA Cuts Playa del Carmen Public Transit Fleet to 56 Buses
Playa del Carmen's municipal transport review finds TUCSA operating 56 buses, down from 64, with nine units still needing repairs.
Cozumel Launches 2026 Workshops to Strengthen Civil Organizations
Cozumel has 40 registered civil organizations and up to 75 in formation; new 2026 workshops target transparency, funding and community…
Mexico Seeks Tariff Cuts on Steel and Autos in US Trade Talks
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico will not concede on sovereignty as bilateral talks aim to lower steel and auto tariffs.