Alcohol and Fireworks Fuel Holiday Emergency Risks in Quintana Roo
Authorities urge caution over drinking and fireworks as Independence Day celebrations in Quintana Roo bring a spike in crashes, burns…
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Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Edibles for Personal Use Are Not Sanctioned
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that preparing cannabis-infused foods for personal consumption is ordinary cooking, not manufacturing, and cannot be sanctioned.
ICSID Orders Mexico to Pay $15.9 Million Over Calica Quarry, Leaves AMLO-Era Claims Pending
The World Bank tribunal says Mexico breached NAFTA's fair-treatment guarantee by shutting part of Calica's quarry, but defers claims from…
Quintana Roo Ranks Second Nationally in Suicide Rate, Officials Warn
Quintana Roo recorded a preliminary suicide rate of 11.8 per 100,000 residents in 2025, the second-highest in Mexico, with Cancún…
Quintana Roo Cuts Crime Victimization 4.3% but Still Tops National Average, INEGI Says
INEGI's ENVIPE 2026 survey shows Quintana Roo crime victimization fell 4.3% in 2025, though the state remains above the national…
Quintana Roo Signs Co-Management Deal to Protect Xcacel-Xcacelito Turtle Sanctuary
IBANQROO, SEMA and UQROO agreed to jointly manage university land that holds the Xcacel-Xcacelito sea turtle sanctuary in Tulum.
Mexico’s 2027 Budget Leaves Tourism Promotion Behind Despite Visitor Slump
Mexico's 2027 budget gives tourism only a nominal bump while raising the visitor fee and cutting promotion spending sharply.
Quintana Roo Business Leaders Demand Certainty After Sheinbaum Questions Cancún Financial District
Quintana Roo business groups warn that President Claudia Sheinbaum's doubts over the Cancún financial district's location threaten advanced investment talks.
Playa del Carmen Finances Under Investigation Over Nearly 890 Million Pesos in Liabilities
Playa del Carmen's finances are under investigation after officials found nearly 890 million pesos in liabilities and flagged irregularities.
Power Outage Leaves CFE Offices in Playa del Carmen Without Electricity
A blackout in Playa del Carmen cut power to the CFE's own offices in Gonzalo Guerrero, halting customer transactions and…