Business Leaders Urge CFE to Boost Prevention After Substation Fire in Cancun
A fire at a CFE substation in Cancun caused blackouts, prompting business leaders to demand better prevention and faster response.
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After Wave of Violence at Restaurants and Bars, Playa del Carmen Mayor Activates Interagency Security Plan
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado led a security meeting after a deadly attack at a restaurant, activating a joint…
Quintana Roo Congress Eliminates Discriminatory Medical Requirements for Marriage and Civil Unions
Quintana Roo's Congress approved reforms to remove health and disability-related obstacles to marriage and civil unions.
Mara Lezama Strengthens Institutions to Combat Extortion in Quintana Roo
Governor Mara Lezama closes training project to fight extortion, with 340 officials trained and new protocols developed.
Estefanía Mercado Opens Economic Development Liaison Office in Puerto Aventuras
Playa del Carmen's mayor inaugurates a new office to bring services and training to residents.
IMCAP Opens ‘Queer: Art, Memory and Resistance’ Exhibition in Playa del Carmen
The exhibition runs through June 27 at the downtown Art Gallery, with guided tours on Mondays.
Tulum Campaign to Separate Jaguar Park From Archaeological Zone Struggles for Signatures
A citizen campaign to separate Tulum's Jaguar Park from the archaeological zone has gathered only 2,100 signatures in two weeks.
Agricultural Runoff Stalls Aquaculture Development in Southern Quintana Roo
Pesticide and fertilizer runoff from the Rio Hondo is blocking large-scale fishing and aquaculture projects in Chetumal Bay.
Former Employees Accuse Mandala Group of Evading Severance Payments After Tulum Beach Club Closure
Ex-workers of Vagalume beach club say they were tricked into resigning with false promises of compensation.
Tourism Slowdown Hits Playa del Carmen as Quinta Avenida Sees Empty Streets
Playa del Carmen's iconic Quinta Avenida is nearly empty at night, signaling a tourism slowdown that worries local businesses.