Playa del Carmen Restores Streetlights on Universidades-Cristo Rey Corridor
After more than seven years without working lighting, Playa del Carmen installed 226 LED streetlights along the Universidades-Cristo Rey corridor.
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Quintana Roo Posts 60.4% Drop in Homicides, Third Nationally
Quintana Roo recorded a 60.4% drop in daily intentional homicides from January to July 2026, ranking third among Mexican states.
New Cancún Bypass to Divert Riviera Maya Traffic
A new bypass built by the Mexican Army is expected to divert up to 30% of Riviera Maya traffic from…
Dolphinarium Operators File Injunctions to Challenge Mexico’s Ley Mincho Reform
Six companies that run dolphinariums in Mexico have filed injunctions against the 'Ley Mincho' reform, which bans marine mammal shows.
Playa del Carmen’s Urban Growth Outpaces Basic Services, Experts Warn
Specialists say the Tren Maya and Tulum airport fueled a development boom that overwhelmed water, power, transit and housing services…
Quintana Roo Records Low Mortality Rate but High Suicide Rate
Preliminary INEGI data show Quintana Roo has one of Mexico's lowest overall death rates but a suicide rate nearly double…
Cancun Taxi Drivers Demand Crackdown on Uber and Unlicensed Drivers
About 200 Cancun taxi drivers protested outside Imoveqroo, demanding stricter enforcement against Uber and unlicensed drivers.
Cristina Torres Says She’ll Await Morena’s Call on Playa del Carmen Bid
Quintana Roo's government secretary says she still wants to lead Playa del Carmen and will wait for Morena's internal process.
Report Links Accused Money Launderer to Rafael Marín Mollinedo’s Campaign
MCCI investigation says Alejandro Arcos Romero, accused of laundering money for a Romanian mafia, is close to Rafael Marín Mollinedo.
Quintana Roo Gains Financial Independence Through Spending Controls, Governor Says
Gov. Mara Lezama says fiscal discipline and tighter spending controls increased revenue and reduced inherited debt, giving Quintana Roo greater…