Tulum Hoteliers Consider Seasonal Closures Over Unsustainable Sargassum Costs
Tulum hoteliers may operate only outside sargassum season due to soaring cleanup costs and low occupancy.
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Fire Destroys Popular Taco al Pastor Restaurant in Bacalar
A fire destroyed a well-known taco al pastor restaurant in Bacalar; no injuries but near-total losses. Authorities investigate.
Maya Community in Yucatan Blocks Pig Transport Truck in Protest Against Farms and Real Estate Expansion
Residents of the Maya community Molas blocked a pig transport truck and marched against pig farms and real estate projects.
CFE Accused of Neglecting Infrastructure as Blackouts Persist in Playa del Carmen
A local councilman accused CFE of failing to invest in power infrastructure, leading to recurring blackouts in Playa del Carmen.
Animal Welfare Advocates Demand Citizen Input on Playa del Carmen Regulations
Dog Beach representative calls for reactivation of advisory council to review proposed changes to animal welfare rules.
Federal Court Orders IMSS to Treat Cancer Patient After Denial of Care in Playa del Carmen
A federal court ordered the IMSS to provide cancer treatment and medication to a patient who was denied care in…
Restaurant’s Street Seating Raises Public-Space Questions In Downtown Playa del Carmen
Outdoor tables and other restaurant furniture placed on Calle 24 have prompted complaints from residents who are questioning whether a…
More Than 300 Athletes Compete In 9th MayanMan Triathlon In Cozumel
Approximately 350 athletes took part in the 2026 MayanMan Triathlon and Duathlon on Sunday, July 26, bringing competitors from Mexico,…
Animal Trainer Accuses Xcaret Dancer of Sexual Harassment
A female animal trainer at Xcaret park has filed a sexual harassment complaint against a pre-Hispanic dancer.
Educational Lag Persists in Quintana Roo; Parents’ Group Calls for Summer Learning and Cellphone Ban
Educational lag in Quintana Roo has barely improved since the pandemic, a parents' group says, urging summer tutoring and a…