Cozumel Fishermen Hope Sargassum Won’t Hurt Lobster Catch
Cozumel fishermen aim for 50 tons of lobster in 2026, up from 40 tons last year, despite sargassum challenges.
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Cozumel fishermen aim for 50 tons of lobster in 2026, up from 40 tons last year, despite sargassum challenges.
Parents in Chetumal denounce high taxes and fees that are forcing private schools to close or reduce educational offerings.
DIF Playa del Carmen offers a summer course for children ages 6-13 with sports, arts, and educational activities.
Biologist Travis Bayer will discuss Cozumel's hidden fauna, including the critically endangered Cozumel fox.
Ah Cacao highlights Mexico's ancient cocoa tradition with artisan chocolate, community events, and sustainable production in Playa del Carmen.
Cancún leads Mexico in regular gasoline prices at 25.29 pesos per liter, according to Profeco's weekly report.
A car carrying workers skidded off a wet road in Tulum's Aldea Zama area; all occupants escaped without injuries.
A man tried to force someone to deposit money at a Santander branch, then fled into a nearby home.
Authorities identified a man found dead wrapped in a sheet near a supermarket cart in Cancun.
Yucatán officials alert public to SMS and WhatsApp scams demanding payment for fake fines and taxes.
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