Animal Welfare Advocates Demand Citizen Input on Playa del Carmen Regulations
Dog Beach representative calls for reactivation of advisory council to review proposed changes to animal welfare rules.
Government
Federal Court Orders IMSS to Treat Cancer Patient After Denial of Care in Playa del Carmen
A federal court ordered the IMSS to provide cancer treatment and medication to a patient who was denied care in…
Restaurant’s Street Seating Raises Public-Space Questions In Downtown Playa del Carmen
Outdoor tables and other restaurant furniture placed on Calle 24 have prompted complaints from residents who are questioning whether a…
Educational Lag Persists in Quintana Roo; Parents’ Group Calls for Summer Learning and Cellphone Ban
Educational lag in Quintana Roo has barely improved since the pandemic, a parents' group says, urging summer tutoring and a…
Mexico Develops National Sargassum Plan With Greater Focus On Offshore Collection
Governor Mara Lezama held a virtual meeting with scientists and federal officials to advance the National Sargassum Attention Plan.
Quintana Roo Prosecutor Seeks $2.5 Billion Budget to Strengthen Infrastructure and Operations
After budget cuts, Quintana Roo's prosecutor requests 2.5 billion pesos for 2027 to boost capacity and infrastructure.
Demand for Removal of Isla Mujeres Prosecutor Over Alleged Corruption, Extortion
Lawyer files complaint against prosecutor Ana Gabriela Montes de Oca for corruption, extortion, and due process violations.
No Date Yet for Agency to Replace Aguakan, Says Quintana Roo Official
Quintana Roo's government secretary says no timeline yet for creating the agency that will replace water utility Aguakan.
Cozumel Lawmaker Hosts Free Pet Wellness Event With Vaccinations, Microchipping
Local deputy Renán Sánchez Tajonar organized a free animal wellness day in Cozumel, offering rabies shots and microchips for pets.
Quintana Roo University Develops AI Platform to Combat Child Exploitation
UQRoo is building an AI-driven platform to prevent child sexual exploitation in tourist areas like Cancun.