Akumal Community Begins Work on Local Proposal for Federal Sargassum Plan
Residents and business owners in Akumal have been asked to develop a coordinated local proposal showing how Mexico’s newly announced…
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Sargassum Collection in Quintana Roo Surpasses 99,000 Tons; Officials Project 130,000 by Year-End
Sargassum collection in Quintana Roo has topped 99,000 tons; officials project 130,000 by year-end.
Mexico Health Secretary Says No Active Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Mexico's health secretary says 33 cyclosporiasis cases since late May do not constitute an active outbreak.
Foreign Divers Hit With Up to $1,000 Customs Fees for Photo Gear in Mexico
A cave diver warns that customs duties on personal camera gear are driving diving tourists away from Cozumel and the…
Police Evict Squatters From State-Owned Land in Mérida, Triggering 15-Hour Highway Blockade
Residents blocked Mérida's Periférico for over 15 hours after the state evicted squatters from a property owned by the Yucatán…
Tulum Families Without Social Security Can Apply for Federal Housing Program
Families in Tulum without social security can now register for a federal program building 2,548 homes, including 660 through CONAVI.
Playa del Carmen Plans New Electrical Substation to Ease Blackouts
Officials are planning a new electrical substation in Playa del Carmen to support future housing projects and address chronic blackouts…
Mexico Tourism Secretary Announces Tourist Corridor at Tulum Jaguar Park
Mexico's tourism secretary announced a new tourist corridor at Tulum's Jaguar Park entrance, part of the Tulum Renace project.
Abraham ‘Chore’ Martín Eyes Playa del Carmen Mayor’s Race Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's revenue director is seeking the mayor's office, but critics question his experience and political connections.
Playa del Carmen Seeks to Expand Sargassum Barriers to 15 Kilometers
Officials are considering adding 8 to 10 kilometers of floating sargassum barriers, which would bring total coverage to 15 kilometers.