Homicides in Playa del Carmen Drop 46.4% in First Seven Months of 2026
Intentional homicides in Playa del Carmen fell 46.4% in January–July 2026, while vehicle theft and burglaries also saw double-digit declines,…
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Nearly All Monitored Urban Cenotes in Playa del Carmen Are Contaminated, Activist Warns
An activist says 97% of monitored urban cenotes in Playa del Carmen are polluted, threatening the aquifer that supplies the…
Mototaxi Driver Dies in Playa del Carmen Crash
A 41-year-old mototaxi driver died after running a stop sign and colliding with a car in Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen’s “Girl with Wings” Earns International Berth
Ramona Zakharova has already earned the right to represent Mexico at one of the world’s largest aerial-sports competitions. Now she…
Hotel Transport Firms Seek Driver Points System in Quintana Roo
Companies moving hotel staff in Cancún propose a points system to stop drivers with repeated infractions from switching jobs without…
Mexico Rejects Environmental Permit for Colonial-Style Hotel in Bacalar
Mexico's environment ministry has rejected the environmental impact assessment for a colonial-style hotel planned on the shores of Bacalar Lagoon.
Yucatan Pushes Chichen Itza Airport as Aviation and Logistics Hub
Yucatan government promotes Chichen Itza airport as aviation and logistics hub to diversify the economy beyond tourism.
Internal Divisions Threaten PAN Comeback in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen's PAN faces internal divisions and weak poll numbers as it searches for a competitive candidate for the…
Bus Crashes Into Van and Drags It on Tulum Avenue in Cancún
A bus operator was injured when a bus collided with and dragged a Turicun van on Tulum Avenue in Cancún.
More Than 20,000 Expected for Grito de Independencia in Cancún
More than 20,000 people are expected at Cancún's Sept. 15 Grito de Independencia ceremony, with events starting Sept. 1.