Two Children Saved After Accidentally Ingesting Rat Poison in Quintana Roo
Two children in Xulhá, Quintana Roo, were hospitalized after accidentally consuming rat poison.
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Two children in Xulhá, Quintana Roo, were hospitalized after accidentally consuming rat poison.
A man was shot in Playa del Carmen's In House neighborhood, the second attack there this month.
Police in Cancún located a teenager unharmed after scammers attempted to extort his family by simulating his kidnapping.
Mototaxi drivers in Cancún cornered two alleged thieves, prompting police intervention to prevent a lynching.
A man faces aggravated extortion charges in Tulum for threatening a victim with a firearm.
A collision between a taxi and a car injured four people in Cancun, prompting emergency response.
Isla Mujeres forms a committee to coordinate sea turtle protection efforts for the 2026 nesting season.
A public pier in Bacalar shows severe deterioration, endangering locals and visitors despite repeated complaints.
Visitor numbers at Tulum's archaeological site fell over 30% in early 2026 compared to last year.
Tulum has collected over 1,300 tons of sargassum this year as it ramps up efforts to manage the seaweed influx.
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