Extortion in Mexico Hits Highest Level in 11 Years, Coparmex Says
Mexico saw 6,562 extortion cases in H1 2026, up 9.17% year-over-year, with Coparmex warning the figure is just the tip…
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Infratur Fee Schedule Opens Path for Mobile Vendors in Cancún’s Hotel Zone
Infratur's new fee schedule sets monthly rates for mobile vendor spaces in Cancún's Hotel Zone, but leaves many operational details…
Kukulcán Overpass in Cancún Reaches 42 Percent Completion
Cancún's Kukulcán overpass reaches 42.1 percent completion, with crews working around underground power and fiber-optic lines.
Quintana Roo Residents Surrender Over 3,000 Cartridges in Disarmament Fairs
Residents in Playa del Carmen and Othón P. Blanco turned in more than 3,000 cartridges and several firearms during voluntary…
Canirac Seeks Extra Hour for Cancún Restaurants; Municipality Refuses
Cancún restaurant owners want an extra operating hour, but the city refuses, citing regulations and warning of possible license losses.
Quintana Roo to Intensify Tourism Promotion at Travel Fairs Ahead of Low Season
Tourism officials in Quintana Roo will increase destination marketing at national and international fairs to attract visitors during the September-October…
Playa del Carmen Plans Substation Investment to Reduce Power Outages
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the city is overwhelmed; new substations are planned with CFE and developers to cut power outages…
Mexico Recovers 1,132 Pre-Hispanic Artifacts Returned From US
Mexico's consulate in Boston received 1,132 pre-Hispanic artifacts voluntarily returned from the US, including ceramics, obsidian flakes, and shark teeth.
Quintana Roo Launches Online Driver’s License Renewals
Drivers can now renew certain Quintana Roo licenses online and have the new card delivered to their home, eliminating the…
Cancún Outages Persist Despite New CFE Substation
Cancún, Quintana Roo — More than two months after the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) brought...