Viral Infections Account for 90% of Gastrointestinal Cases in Cancún
Cancún health officials report that 90% of gastrointestinal cases are viral, urging prevention during hot weather.
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Abraham ‘Chore’ Martín Eyes Playa del Carmen Mayor’s Race Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's revenue director is seeking the mayor's office, but critics question his experience and political connections.
Disease Affecting Ceiba Trees in Playa del Carmen Under Investigation
Researchers are studying a disease damaging ceiba trees in Playa del Carmen and warn it could spread across the Yucatan…
Divers Abandoned at Sea by Illegal Fishing Boats Off Yucatan Coast
At least six divers have been rescued after being abandoned at sea by illegal fishing boats off Yucatan.
Maya Communities Demand Full Release of ICSID Award in Legacy Vulcan Case
Community groups urge Mexico to publish the full ICSID award in the Legacy Vulcan case, saying the dispute isn't over…
Tulum Residents Allege Clandestine Animal Crematorium in Residential Area
Residents in Tulum's Centro neighborhood say smoke and odors from an unlicensed animal crematorium have plagued their homes for a…
Playa del Carmen Residents Urge City to Protect Last Green Lung in Villas del Sol
Neighbors in Villas del Sol want the municipality to declare a three-hectare jungle tract the city's first natural protected area.
Playa del Carmen Seeks to Expand Sargassum Barriers to 15 Kilometers
Officials are considering adding 8 to 10 kilometers of floating sargassum barriers, which would bring total coverage to 15 kilometers.
Six-Vehicle Pileup on Cancún’s Nichupté Avenue Leaves at Least 17 Injured
A chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles on Avenida Nichupté in Cancún left at least 17 people injured Thursday morning.
Playa del Carmen Mayor: Community Center Project Will Proceed Despite Protest
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the federally backed community center in Palmas II will move forward despite residents' symbolic closure of…