Petition to Move Nine Dolphins From Ventura Park Tops 43,000 Signatures
An animal welfare group's petition to relocate nine dolphins from a closed Cancun park to sea pens has gathered over…
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Tulum Beaches Keep Sand as Authorities Limit Machinery in Sargassum Cleanup
Tulum's beaches have not suffered major sand loss from sargassum cleanup, official says, as limited machinery use helps protect the…
Sargassum Has Not Disrupted Cruise Arrivals in Quintana Roo, Port Official Says
Sargassum has not disrupted cruise arrivals in Quintana Roo, with passenger numbers up 12% and revenue reaching 400 million pesos.
US Fugitive Wanted for Homicide in Iowa Arrested in Isla Mujeres
A US man wanted for homicide in Iowa was arrested in Isla Mujeres and handed over to immigration authorities.
Playa del Carmen Records Over 2,000 Sea Turtle Nests in 2026 Season
More than 2,000 sea turtle nests and 22,431 hatchlings have been recorded in Playa del Carmen during the 2026 season.
Maya Communities in Yucatan Denounce Quarry Expansion Threatening Their Territory
Maya communities in Mérida and Umán are taking legal action against quarries they say operate without consultation and threaten their…
Homicides in Playa del Carmen Drop 46.4% in First Seven Months of 2026
Intentional homicides in Playa del Carmen fell 46.4% in January–July 2026, while vehicle theft and burglaries also saw double-digit declines,…
Nearly All Monitored Urban Cenotes in Playa del Carmen Are Contaminated, Activist Warns
An activist says 97% of monitored urban cenotes in Playa del Carmen are polluted, threatening the aquifer that supplies the…
Mototaxi Driver Dies in Playa del Carmen Crash
A 41-year-old mototaxi driver died after running a stop sign and colliding with a car in Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen’s “Girl with Wings” Earns International Berth
Ramona Zakharova has already earned the right to represent Mexico at one of the world’s largest aerial-sports competitions. Now she…