Torture Allegations Against Quintana Roo Investigator Confirmed by Human Rights Commission
A state investigator allegedly tortured a taxi driver to obtain two confessions, confirmed by Quintana Roo's human rights commission.
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Deteriorating Playa del Carmen Bridge Puts Pedestrians and Drivers at Risk
A deteriorating vehicular bridge in Playa del Carmen shows cracks and fallen concrete, raising safety concerns.
Threatening Calls To Playa del Carmen Council Members Traced To Mexico City, State Says
State authorities say threatening calls received by members of the Playa del Carmen City Council appear to have been part…
Pregnant Woman Airlifted From Cozumel to Cancun in Coordinated Medical Transfer
A 30-week pregnant woman was flown by helicopter from Cancun to Cozumel for specialized care.
Record Seaweed Blankets Caribbean Coast, Threatens Tourism
Tulum, Mexico — A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches...
Turtle Rescue in Cozumel: Green Sea Turtle Saved Thanks to Citizen Report
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — A green sea turtle that became stranded on Playa San Martin...
Riviera Maya Hotel Occupancy at 50% for Summer
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The summer vacation season has started with hotel occupancy...
Tulum Offers Tax Breaks to Aid Businesses in Slow Months
Tulum, Quintana Roo — Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo announced Monday that he will present a...
Mexico’s Military-Linked Company to Take Over Ticket Sales at Tulum Archaeological Site, Critics Say
A state-owned military-linked company will manage ticket sales at Tulum’s Jaguar Park, sparking concerns over militarization of heritage.
Environmental Groups Call for Protest in Merida to Protect Chuburna Dunes
Citizen groups call for a peaceful protest on July 31 to demand protection of coastal dunes threatened by tourism development.