Tulum Businessman Denounces Year-Long Extortion by Alleged Inspection Officials
Carlos Hernández says he paid about 2,500 pesos a month to people posing as Tulum inspection officials for a year.
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Tulum Taxi Union to Launch Xook App With Real-Time GPS Tracking
The Tiburones del Caribe taxi union in Tulum says its new Xook app will let riders see vehicle locations in…
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Parquemanía’ to Revive Public Parks
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched Parquemanía at Forjadores Park to revive public spaces with participation from the CROC union.
Playa del Carmen Council Approves New Unit for Older Adults
The Playa del Carmen council unanimously approved creating a specialized agency for older adults and scheduled the mayor's annual report.
Quintana Roo Expands Tourist Police Force With Specialized Training Programs
The Quintana Roo Public Security Department is professionalizing nearly 100 tourist police officers through a new diploma program and a…
Quintana Roo Bets on Luxury, Diving and Gastronomy Tourism for 2027
Quintana Roo is courting high-end travelers with luxury, gastronomy and diving campaigns as Costa Mujeres hotel growth accelerates.
Cuban Man Arrested in Playa del Carmen Over Cancún Fatal Shooting
Prosecutors say Julian Andrean N, 38, lured three people to a Cancún property before a gunman opened fire, killing one.
Cancún Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Protest After Two Vehicles Torched
About 140 Cancún mototaxi drivers paraded past City Hall to demand security after arson attacks, extortion and a stabbing.
Playa del Carmen Mayor ‘Very Upset’ With Parking Meter Operator Playaparq
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says she is unhappy with parking meter concessionaire Playaparq and is reviewing its contract over treatment of…
Cancún’s Ruta Mar Beach Shuttle to Suspend Service Until Mid-December
Cancún's Ruta Mar beach shuttle will halt both routes from Sept. 18 through mid-December because the rainy season drives ridership…