Mexico Reclassifies Tramadol as Controlled Substance Starting July 2026
Mexico's health regulator Cofepris reclassifies tramadol as a controlled substance, requiring a prescription and stricter controls from July 2026.
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Mara Lezama Signs Agreement to Subsidize Mortgage Cancellation in Quintana Roo
Governor Mara Lezama signed a deal with FOVISSSTE to subsidize mortgage cancellation fees, saving 27,853 families 7,625 pesos each.
Cancun Taxis Go High-Tech With Flywheel Partnership
Cancun taxi union partners with Flywheel to equip cabs with cameras, panic buttons, and AI.
First Sea Turtle Hatchlings of 2026 Season Recorded in Cozumel
Cozumel's Punta Sur camp reports first hatchlings of the season, with 219 loggerhead turtles released.
Mara Lezama Joins Quintana Roo Fans at Fut Fest in Isla Mujeres and Cancun
Governor Mara Lezama attended World Cup viewing parties in Cancun and Isla Mujeres, cheering alongside thousands of fans.
Cancun Residents Demand Curfew and Police Patrols at Playa del Niño
Residents of Villas Playa Blanca call for stricter rules at Playa del Niño to curb noise and alcohol abuse.
Playa del Carmen Issued 104 Street Vending Permits Without Committee Approval
Playa del Carmen's Commerce Department granted 104 street vending permits in Q1 2026 without the required committee approval.
Sahara Dust to Persist Over Yucatan Peninsula, Officials Warn
Saharan dust will continue affecting the Yucatan Peninsula in coming months, prompting health precautions.
Mexico Health Secretary Says 30% of People With HIV Undiagnosed
Mexico's health secretary says 128,000 people with HIV are undiagnosed, urging more testing to meet 2030 elimination goal.
Avian Flu Detected in Wild Birds Near Chiapas Zoo, Prompting Safety Measures
Two wild chachalacas tested positive for H7 avian flu near the Miguel Álvarez del Toro Zoo in Chiapas, triggering a…