Lightning Strike Sparks Palapa Fire at Bahía Príncipe Hotel in Akumal
Lightning strike sets palapa roof ablaze at Bahía Príncipe hotel in Akumal; rain-soaked thatch prevents spread, no injuries.
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Ocelot and Puma Deaths Renew Alarm Over Highway 307 Wildlife Corridor
Two wild cats have reportedly been killed within days of one another along Highway 307 near Paamul, drawing renewed attention…
New Oral Civil Court Begins Operations in Playa del Carmen
New oral civil court in Playa del Carmen starts operations to speed up civil and family proceedings with digital tools.
Public and Private Sectors Sign Pact to Strengthen Quintana Roo Romance Tourism
Tourism officials and industry leaders signed a pact to strengthen Quintana Roo's romance tourism market, which draws 1.4 million visitors…
Tourism Leaders in Cozumel Urge Stronger Promotion Strategy for Mexico
Tourism leaders meeting in Cozumel called for stronger promotion, better air connectivity, and support to counter inflation and global competition.
Sargassum Collection Drops in Playa del Carmen as Season Winds Down
Sargassum collection in Playa del Carmen has dropped to 30 tons per day, signaling the end of the peak seaweed…
Playa del Carmen Launches Digital Registry for 16,000 Vacation Rentals
Playa del Carmen introduced a digital registration platform for about 16,000 vacation rental properties.
Family Alleges Possible Medical Negligence at Cancun IMSS After Year of Hospitalizations
A woman claims her husband's intestinal perforation went undetected for months at IMSS Cancun despite over a year of hospitalizations.
Tulum Hoteliers Seek Credit Restructuring as Low Season Hits Occupancy
Hotel operators in Tulum and the Riviera Maya are seeking debt relief as occupancy drops to 15 to 20 percent…
MOBI Buses in Chetumal Go Cashless as Fares Take Effect Tuesday
Chetumal's MOBI bus route begins charging fares Tuesday with electronic payments only; no cash accepted on board.