Cancún Raids Rescue Two Human Trafficking Victims, Seize Drugs
Three simultaneous raids in Cancún rescued two human trafficking victims and turned up drugs, condoms and personal documents, authorities said.
Local News
New MARAP App Opens Anonymous Environmental Reporting in Playa del Carmen
MarAlliance's free MARAP app lets residents, tourists and fishers log marine life sightings and anonymously report environmental violations in Playa…
Taco Social Run to Bring Recreation, Live Music and Street Tacos to Cancún’s Avenida Yaxchilán
Cancún's Avenida Yaxchilán will host the Taco Social Run on Oct. 10, 2026, pairing a recreational run and walk with…
Playa del Carmen Takes Artisans to Guanajuato Day of the Dead Festival
Playa del Carmen will send 60 artists and more than 40 producers to Guanajuato's Day of the Dead festival.
US Coast Guard Seizes Cargo Ship Accused of Smuggling Fuel to Cuba
The US Coast Guard seized the cargo ship Grace for allegedly smuggling fuel to Cuba and escorted it to Progreso,…
Playa del Carmen to Renew Eight Blue Flag Beach Certifications, Eyes Two More
Playa del Carmen will renew Blue Flag certification for eight public beaches on Oct. 23 and is preparing two more…
Nacional Monte de Piedad to Reopen Chetumal Branches on October 7
The pawnshop chain's Chetumal branches will resume in-person service on October 7 after a year-long labor strike, union leader Mario…
Quintana Roo Remains Far from Electronic Voting, INE Official Says
An INE district official says Quintana Roo lacks a defined path to replace paper ballots with electronic voting, despite sharply…
Cancún Sets October Dates for Free Dog and Cat Sterilization Clinics
Cancún's animal welfare institute will offer free sterilization for dogs and cats at four sites across the city in October,…
Quintana Roo Governor Urges Youth to Help Draft New Rights Law
Governor Mara Lezama invited Quintana Roo residents aged 12 to 29 to submit proposals for a new law on young…