Yucatan Octopus Season to Start Without Official Catch Quota as Fishermen Prepare
Yucatan's octopus fishing season begins Aug 1 without federal quota despite completed study.
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Two-Thirds of Yucatán’s Working-Age Population Lacks Decent Work, Report Finds
1.1 million people in Yucatán lack decent work, with high rates of informal employment, low pay, and no union representation.
LGBTQ+ Groups Condemn Disappearance of Rainbow Patrol Cars in Playa del Carmen
Red Diversa Q. Roo criticizes city for ending rainbow police units and claiming credit for Pride March.
Worker Alleges Labor Exploitation at Playa del Carmen Restaurant
A worker has publicly accused a Playa del Carmen restaurant of labor exploitation, including 18-hour shifts and wage theft.
Sargassum Invasion Drives Playa del Carmen Residents to Consider Moving to Mérida
Residents of Playa del Carmen say the stench of rotting sargassum is unbearable, prompting many to consider relocating to Mérida.
Sargassum Seaweed Challenges Repeat Tourism in Akumal
Persistent sargassum and low season keep Akumal tourist numbers at 35-40% of typical summer levels.
Cancún Firefighters Conduct Daily Wildlife Rescues as Heat Drives Snakes, Opossums Into Urban Areas
Cancún firefighters rescue snakes and opossums daily as extreme heat drives wildlife into homes and neighborhoods.
Quintana Roo Prosecutors Secure Charges Against 8 Suspected Drug Dealers in Three Municipalities
Eight people face drug trafficking charges in Quintana Roo after prosecutors presented evidence linking them to drug sales.
Chickenpox Cases in Quintana Roo Surge 30% With 194 More Infections Than Last Year
Chickenpox cases in Quintana Roo have risen 30% year-on-year, with 839 confirmed infections, prompting health officials to urge vaccination.
Quintana Roo Lobster Catch Reaches 50 Tons but Commercialization Struggles
Fishermen in Quintana Roo have caught 50 tons of live lobster, but high prices and low demand hinder local sales.