Quintana Roo Congress Approves Reforms for Women’s Rights, Justice, and Environment
The state legislature approved measures to strengthen gender equality, combat violence against women, and update environmental laws.
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The state legislature approved measures to strengthen gender equality, combat violence against women, and update environmental laws.
A head-on crash on the Merida-Celestun highway killed five, including two teachers, a pregnant woman, and two children.
Former world champion boxer Gilberto Ramirez was arrested for speeding and suspicious behavior on the Cancun-Tulum highway.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his bike near Palmas 1 in Playa del Carmen.
A 14-year-old French girl died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential tower in Cancun.
Activists report high levels of E. coli and fecal contamination in 50-60% of cenotes in Playa del Carmen.
Mexican singer Carlos Rivera will perform in Cancun on May 29 as part of his 'Vida Mexico' tour.
A federal judge denied conditional release to Jorge Luis Brizuela Guevara, accused of attempted femicide of his daughter.
Mexico's Supreme Court will review the revocation of Calica's maritime concession and the 2022 closure of its Punta Venado dock.
Quintana Roo faces heavy rain, thunderstorms, and heat index up to 44°C due to a trough and Tropical Wave 2.
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