Quintana Roo Ready to Welcome Thousands for 2026 World Cup, Governor Says
Governor Mara Lezama says Quintana Roo is prepared to host thousands of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Sargasso Costs Mexican Hotels as Much as Electricity, Industry Leader Says
Sargasso cleanup costs rival electricity bills for hotels in Quintana Roo, says industry leader.
Chetumal Traffic Police Gutted as 20 Officers Sent to Cancun for Nichupte Bridge Duty
Nearly 20 traffic officers relocated to Cancun for two months, leaving Chetumal with just 6 officers and 2 patrols per…
Brutal Crash on Merida-Cancun Highway Kills Construction Worker, Injures Five
A violent rear-end collision on the Merida-Cancun highway left one construction worker dead and five injured near Seye.
Quintana Roo Activates Insurance to Protect Beaches and Reefs Ahead of Hurricane Season
Quintana Roo activates a $9M insurance policy to restore beaches and reefs after hurricanes, and intensifies sargassum cleanup.
Puerto Aventuras Rallies to Protect Its Reef
A new community-led coral restoration initiative is taking shape in Bahía de Fátima, one of Puerto Aventuras’ most important natural…
Power Cuts Put Playa del Carmen’s Grid Under Pressure
A series of blackouts and power fluctuations has disrupted daily life across Playa del Carmen this week, affecting residential neighborhoods,…
Nighttime Operation Shuts Down Bars in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone
Authorities closed several businesses in Playa del Carmen for operating beyond permitted hours during a nighttime inspection.
Environmentalists Await Semarnat Ruling on 306 Species at Risk From Mahahual Mega-Project
Environmentalists await Semarnat's decision on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project, which threatens 306 species in Mahahual.
Mexican Authorities Seize Drugs and Surveillance Gear in Four Raids Across Quintana Roo
Four raids in Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Bacalar netted drugs, surveillance cameras and other items.