Activists Warn Heavy Machinery Used to Remove Sargasso Damages Coastline and Marine Life in Playa del Carmen
Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen say mechanical sargasso removal causes erosion, sand compaction, and harms marine species.
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Environmental activists in Playa del Carmen say mechanical sargasso removal causes erosion, sand compaction, and harms marine species.
A dump truck caught fire on the Tulum-Cobá highway; the driver escaped unharmed.
State prosecutors, police, and military raided three homes in Cancun as part of a human trafficking probe.
Homeowners who have fallen behind on their property taxes may be able to clear part of the burden this summer…
The Cancun Municipal Choir will perform a free concert honoring Violeta Parra and Latin American classics on July 19.
Port authorities in Quintana Roo have suspended 200 vessels for safety violations, including hull damage and expired fire extinguishers.
Illegal hunting threatens tapir and jaguar populations in Quintana Roo, experts warn of irreversible ecological damage.
Yadriel 'N' was arrested in Tapachula while trying to flee to Central America with fake documents.
Mexico's IMSS warns of fraudulent social media ads offering fake affiliations, risking victims' healthcare coverage.
OXXO stores are so deeply woven into daily life in Mexico that most people barely notice their architecture. The familiar…
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