Remittances to Quintana Roo Hit Record High as Labor Migration Surges
Remittances to Quintana Roo hit a record $383.6 million in 2025, driven by post-pandemic labor migration to the US.
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Woman Faces Second Murder Charge in Playa del Carmen
A woman in Playa del Carmen has been charged with murder for a second time, prosecutors said.
Cancún Traffic Officer Caught on Video Demanding Bribe From Tourists
A Cancún traffic officer was recorded allegedly soliciting a $630 bribe from foreign tourists in Puerto Juárez.
Cancun Police Crackdown on Motorcycle Gatherings: 91 Arrested, 104 Bikes Seized
Police in Cancun arrested 91 people, including 33 minors, and seized 104 motorcycles during an operation targeting illegal motorcycle gatherings.
Sargassum Treatment Stalls in Playa del Carmen as Businesses Call for Clearer Rules
Business leaders say federal and state regulations are needed to allow sargassum reuse and reduce tourism impact.
Mara Lezama Inspects Reconstruction of Subteniente López Bridge
Governor Mara Lezama inspected the reconstruction of the Subteniente López Bridge, a $2.1 million project to boost trade with Belize.
Sargassum Buildup Threatens Sea Turtle Nesting in Quintana Roo, Activist Warns
A veteran activist warns that sargassum accumulation is endangering sea turtle nesting along Quintana Roo's coast.
Mexico Denies Environmental Permit for Eco-Hotel on Holbox Island
Mexico's environmental agency denied a permit for a 49-palafito eco-hotel on Holbox Island, citing a 2025 wildfire and protected area…
Playa del Carmen Launches Citizen Dialogues to Update Municipal Development Plan
Playa del Carmen begins citizen dialogues to update its 2024-2027 Municipal Development Plan, incorporating public proposals.
Playa del Carmen Campaign Aims to Curb Child Labor With Mototaxi Ads
DIF Playa del Carmen launches 'Giving Is Not Helping' campaign on mototaxis to raise awareness against child labor.