Man Shot in Ankle at Congo Bar in Playa del Carmen; Gunman Flees on Foot
A man was shot in the ankle at the Congo bar in Playa del Carmen; the gunman fled on foot.
Breaking News from Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula
A man was shot in the ankle at the Congo bar in Playa del Carmen; the gunman fled on foot.
Documents show the bike-share operator notified Playa del Carmen officials months before removing bikes, contradicting city claims.
Yucatán Congress rejects emergency aid for Maya communities trapped in a border dispute between Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
Hundreds of families in Yucatan remain without power for days, sparking roadblocks and protests against CFE.
Yucatán's artistic swimmers won silver and bronze medals at the Conade 2026 National Olympiad in Guanajuato.
Tropical wave and Caribbean moisture bring heavy rain to southeast Mexico; heat wave persists elsewhere.
Cozumel will host the first Triathlon of Magical Towns in October, boosting sports tourism.
The foundation helps fishing communities transition to ecotourism, protecting sharks and marine ecosystems.
Business owners in Cancún say nighttime curfews are hurting the local economy, tourism, and employment.
The forum aims to promote sustainable tourism with cultural identity and direct benefits for Maya communities.
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