Two Militarized Schools Operate in Quintana Roo Despite Legal Prohibition, Group Says
A parents' group says at least two private militarized schools are operating in Quintana Roo despite a legal ban, and…
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Xcaret Worker Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Playa del Carmen-Puerto Morelos Highway
A worker at Grupo Xcaret's Xavage park died Monday evening after a motorcycle accident on the Playa del Carmen-Puerto Morelos…
Two Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Cancún Region 235
Two men were arrested in Cancún for the fatal shooting of a woman in the Region 235 neighborhood. The investigation…
Moody’s Upgrades Quintana Roo Credit Rating to AA-.mx on Strong Revenue, Fiscal Discipline
Moody's Local Mexico raised Quintana Roo's rating to AA-.mx on strong own-source revenue and sustained fiscal surpluses.
Profepa Reopens Debate Over Marine Mammal Euthanasia, Reviving Case of Cancún Dolphins
Profepa's euthanasia comments renew scrutiny of nine dolphins at Cancún's closed Ventura Park.
Maya Train Adds Cancun-Playa del Carmen Trips, but Station Access Remains a Barrier for Workers
The Maya Train will add morning service between Cancún and Playa del Carmen beginning August 15, reviving an earlier effort…
Playa del Carmen Honors Maya Heritage with Cultural and Gastronomic Exhibition
Local artists, artisans and performers came together in Playa del Carmen for an exhibition commemorating the 179th anniversary of the…
Activists Fight Punta Venado Hotel Project Citing Environmental Damage
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen are collecting signatures to stop a hotel project in Punta Venado over threats to…
Mara Lezama Launches 7M-Peso Rural Assistance Program in Quintana Roo
Gov. Mara Lezama launched a rural assistance program worth 7 million pesos, with 42 technical advisers supporting 1,185 producers across…
Mexican Caribbean Faces Worst Sargassum Season on Record, With 90,538 Tons Offshore
A record 90,538 tons of sargassum is floating off Quintana Roo, quadrupling last year's volume and threatening tourism, fishing, and…