Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen Allege Extortion by Municipal Tax Inspectors
Street vendors in Playa del Carmen accuse municipal tax inspectors of demanding illegal payments for permits and tables.
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Foreign Divers Without Permits Damaging Coral Reefs in Riviera Maya, Activists Say
Local divers and activists call on Profepa to investigate and stop environmental damage to coral reefs.
Thousands Rally Across Yucatan for Higher Wages and Tax Relief on May Day
Thousands of workers marched in Yucatan on May Day demanding higher wages, tax cuts, and better conditions.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in Cozumel, Marking Start of Conservation Efforts in Mexican Caribbean
The first loggerhead turtle nests have been recorded on Cozumel beaches, launching a critical conservation period.
Mexico City Sinking Nearly 10 Inches a Year, NASA Satellite Data Shows
NASA satellite images show Mexico City sinking up to 10 inches annually, one of the fastest rates in the world.
Playa del Carmen Swimmers Ready for CONADE 2026 National Olympics
Fifteen swimmers from Playa del Carmen will compete in the CONADE 2026 National Olympics in Guanajuato from May 4-10.
Playa del Carmen Sewer Works on Constituyentes Avenue to Finish by June
Sewer line installation on Constituyentes Avenue in Playa del Carmen must finish by June, with full repaving required.
Mexican Navy Rescues American Sailor Adrift Off Cozumel
Mexican Navy rescues an American sailor whose sailboat lost propulsion and was drifting 70 nautical miles off Cozumel.
Dengue Cases Surge 29.5% in Quintana Roo, Exposing Public Health Gaps
Dengue cases in Quintana Roo rose 29.5% early this year, with 57 confirmed cases, highlighting prevention weaknesses.
Two Brush Fires in Playa del Carmen Raise Alarm During Heat Season
Firefighters quickly contained two brush fires in Playa del Carmen, burning about one hectare, with no injuries.