Oil Tanker Crashes Off Highway Between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
A tanker carrying automotive oil waste crashed off a highway in Quintana Roo after a mechanical failure.
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Cancer Remains Leading Cause of Death in Yucatan With 69 Deaths Per 100,000 Residents
Yucatan reports cancer death rate below national average but faces challenges in early detection and rural access.
Espita Residents Dismiss Huay Pek Rumors as Misidentified Dog, but Legend Endures
Residents in Espita, Yucatan, say a viral image of the mythical uay pek is actually a dog with mange.
Animal Rights Confederation Launches Quintana Roo Chapter, Citing Tourism-Driven Welfare Concerns
CODAM establishes a state chapter in Quintana Roo to coordinate animal defense efforts against tourism-related exploitation.
Panini’s 2026 World Cup Sticker Album to Be Largest and Most Expensive in History
Panini's 2026 World Cup sticker album will be the largest and most expensive in history, featuring 980 stickers.
Cancún Animal Protection Office Reopens After 90-Day Hiatus
Cancún's animal welfare office resumes services after a three-month suspension, addressing a backlog in veterinary care.
Cancún Unveils New Maya Medicinal Garden to Honor Ancestral Wisdom
Cancún opens a Maya medicinal garden to preserve traditional plant knowledge and promote cultural heritage.
Cancún’s Carnival 2026 to Begin with Traditional Burning of Bad Mood Ritual
Cancún's Carnival 2026 kicks off February 12 with the symbolic Burning of the Bad Mood ceremony.
Cold Front Triggers Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Yucatan Town, Six Hospitalized
Six people hospitalized in Tizimín after using charcoal indoors during cold weather.
Electrical Short Sparks Blaze That Destroys Two Homes in Maya Community
A fire caused by an electrical short destroyed two homes in the Maya community of Trapich, leaving a family homeless.