Tourist Missing After Falling From Kayak Off Holbox Island
A Mexico City tourist disappeared while kayaking off Holbox; over 20 boats and drones are searching.
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Gunfire and Chase Trigger Major Security Operation in Playa del Carmen
A mototaxi was shot at, sparking a chase; no injuries reported. Police search for suspects.
Art Exhibition ‘Vivencias del Mayab’ Opens at Merida’s Peón Contreras Theater
Renán Tutzin's 'Vivencias del Mayab' exhibition features 32 acrylic works inspired by Yucatan's landscapes and culture.
Yucatán Launches International Strategy to Protect the Maya Forest
Yucatán will host the launch of a Mesoamerican program to protect the Maya Forest and support local communities.
Sargasso No Longer Seasonal, Requires Permanent Monitoring: Quintana Roo Official
Quintana Roo's government secretary says sargasso is now a constant problem needing year-round monitoring.
LGBTQ+ Advocates Call for Tougher Anti-Homophobia Penalties as Hate Crime Reports Plummet in Quintana Roo
LGBTQ+ advocates in Quintana Roo urge harsher penalties for homophobia as hate crime reports drop sharply.
Vandals Target Metal Heart Collection Bins for Children With Cancer in Chetumal
Vandals damage and steal from metal heart-shaped bins collecting plastic bottle caps for children's cancer treatments in Chetumal.
Residents Revive Petition to Protect Chen Zubul Green Space in Playa del Carmen
Citizens and groups restart a petition to preserve the Chen Zubul plot as a zero-density green area.
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘HA: Women’s Reading Circle’
Playa del Carmen's cultural institute creates a women's reading circle meeting twice monthly.
Armed Group Robs Bodega Aurrerá in Playa del Carmen, Ties Up Security Guard
Armed assailants robbed a Bodega Aurrerá store in Playa del Carmen, tying up the security guard and stealing cash.