Scientists Detect Early Signs of Groundwater Contamination in Quintana Roo
Researchers in Cancún are using aquatic organisms and microbial communities to detect groundwater contamination in Quintana Roo before it becomes…
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Measles Cases Surge 1,940% in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Health officials report 449 measles cases across Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Campeche in 2026, up from 22 last year, driven…
22 Hotels in Mexico’s Caribbean Join Dune Restoration Push
Twenty-two hotels along Mexico's Caribbean coast are restoring dunes, but experts say a regional strategy including public beaches is still…
Cancún Protesters Demand Answers on Fate of Big Cats Kept by ‘Pepe Tigre’
Dozens marched in Cancún demanding authorities reveal the fate of big cats kept for years by handler José Juárez Gil,…
Cancún Street Markets See Customers Return in Sign of Economic Recovery
Vendors at Cancún's tianguis verdes report renewed foot traffic after months of weak sales, pointing to early signs of economic…
Cancún Hotel Zone Projects Must Include Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plants
New developments in Cancún's hotel zone would have to include wastewater pre-treatment systems under a proposal to keep the existing…
Microplastics, Sunscreen Chemicals and Repellents Under Study in Quintana Roo Waters
Centinelas del Agua is monitoring Quintana Roo's lagoons and cenotes for microplastics, sunscreen compounds and repellent chemicals, with results due…
Playa del Carmen Cuts Intentional Homicides by 51.6% in First Eight Months of 2026
Officials in Playa del Carmen report a 51.6% drop in intentional homicides from January to August 2026, alongside declines in…
Cozumel Suspends Customs Fees on Dive Gear After Complaints From International Divers
Federal and municipal officials in Cozumel paused customs charges on specialized dive equipment after international divers complained about excessive fees.
MOBI Route 27 in Cancún Ends Free Service Monday as Paid Fares Begin Tuesday
Cancún's MOBI Route 27 Kilómetro Cero will charge fares from Tuesday, Sept. 29, after months of free service.