14th Ocean Festival Unveils Mural in Puerto Morelos
The 14th Ocean Festival inaugurated a commemorative mural in Puerto Morelos, followed by a beach and mangrove cleanup.
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Narco Banner Targets Playa del Carmen Mayor as Violence Escalates
A narco banner directly threatening Mayor Estefanía Mercado appeared in Playa del Carmen, followed by arson and a Molotov attack.
Planned ‘Mexican Fiesta’ Protest at Foreigner’s Beachfront Home in Playacar Draws No Crowd
A viral call for a 'Mexican fiesta' to protest a foreigner restricting beach access in Playacar resulted in no attendees.
Man Found Dead in Cancun Home; Partner Sought in Stabbing
A man was found dead with a stab wound in his Cancun home. Police are searching for his partner.
UQROO Students Immerse in Maya Language Learning in Quintana Roo
UQROO students are doing fieldwork in Uh May to improve their Maya language skills.
Farmers Urge Preservation of Ancestral Seeds as Hybrids Spread Across Yucatan Peninsula
Farmers in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula call for preserving native corn, bean and squash seeds as hybrid varieties threaten biodiversity.
Tourist Bus From Xcaret Group Runs Off Road in Quintana Roo, Causing Panic
A tourist bus from Grupo Xcaret ran off Highway 307 near Chemuyil, causing panic among passengers.
Maya Bioindicators Still Offer Valuable Climate Signals, Expert Says
Traditional Maya environmental signs accurately forecast irregular rainfall patterns in the Yucatan Peninsula, says expert.
After 16-Year Wait, Yucatan Peninsula States Launch Habanero Pepper Council to Boost Farmers
Three Mexican states form a council to regulate and promote the denomination of origin for habanero peppers, aiming to help…
Tropical Wave 4 Approaches Yucatan Peninsula as Quintana Roo Braces for Heat and Rain
Tropical Wave 4 approaches Yucatan Peninsula, bringing heat, rain, and gusty winds to Quintana Roo.