Cancún Short Nearly 2,000 High School Places as Demand Outpaces Supply
Cancún needs nearly 2,000 more high school spots for the 2026-2027 school year, while other municipalities in Quintana Roo have…
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Officials Detect Up to 15 Sinkhole-Prone Zones in Cancun
Civil protection in Cancun has identified up to 15 zones at risk of sinkholes using ground-penetrating radar.
Punta Esmeralda Rehabilitation Postponed to September in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen delays Punta Esmeralda beach renovation until September to avoid disrupting summer tourists and swimmers.
Cancún Loses Millions in Medical Tourism Revenue, Expert Says
An industry advisor says Cancún is missing out on millions in medical tourism revenue because the destination lacks a promotion…
Body Found in Advanced State of Decomposition During Cleanup in Playa del Carmen
Workers cleaning a roadside in Playa del Carmen discovered a badly decomposed body Tuesday, prompting a police investigation.
Motorcycle Taxi Driver Arrested in Playa del Carmen Oxxo Robbery
A motorcycle taxi driver was arrested after allegedly robbing an Oxxo store with a replica gun in Playa del Carmen.
Federal Judge Upholds Drug Sentence of Former Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge rejected a request to reduce or modify Mario Villanueva's nearly 36-year sentence for drug trafficking and organized…
Free MOBI Social Fare Credentialing Opens in Cancún Ahead of Route 27 Launch
Students, seniors and people with disabilities can now get MOBI social fare cards for Cancún's new Route 27 transit system.
Playa del Carmen Homeless Population Estimated at 25 to 30 After Bridge Death
DIF Playa del Carmen says it has detected 25 to 30 people in street situations following the death of a…
Cancún Human Rights Office Receives Complaints Over School Enrollment Fees
Benito Juárez Human Rights Department has received complaints from parents about improper school fees for the 2026-2027 enrollment period.