Residents in Cancún’s Informal Settlements Turn to Charcoal and Firewood as Cold Snap Hits
Residents in Cancún's informal neighborhoods are relying on charcoal and firewood for warmth during an unusually cold winter.
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Playa del Carmen Bets on Business Tourism to Boost Off-Season Hotel Occupancy
Playa del Carmen targets business tourism to stabilize hotel occupancy during low season, following international promotion.
Cancún Distributes Blankets as Unusual Winter Cold Grips Quintana Roo
Cancún officials distribute blankets to vulnerable residents as an atypical cold wave causes school absenteeism.
Oil Tanker Crashes Off Highway Between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
A tanker carrying automotive oil waste crashed off a highway in Quintana Roo after a mechanical failure.
Judge Orders Pretrial Detention for Two Men in Quintana Roo, Including Suspect in Tulum Femicide
A judge ordered pretrial detention for two men in separate Quintana Roo cases, including a suspect in a Tulum femicide.
Four People Face Charges in Tulum Homicides as State Prosecutor’s Office Secures Multiple Indictments
Four individuals charged in separate Tulum homicides, with additional cases in Benito Juárez and Puerto Morelos.
Cancer Remains Leading Cause of Death in Yucatan With 69 Deaths Per 100,000 Residents
Yucatan reports cancer death rate below national average but faces challenges in early detection and rural access.
Two Dead, One Injured in Cancún Shooting Attack at Villas Otoch
Two people died and one was injured in a shooting at Villas Otoch in Cancún early Tuesday morning.
Espita Residents Dismiss Huay Pek Rumors as Misidentified Dog, but Legend Endures
Residents in Espita, Yucatan, say a viral image of the mythical uay pek is actually a dog with mange.
Quintana Roo Lawmaker Proposes Classroom Cellphone Restrictions to Boost Academic Performance
A Quintana Roo lawmaker proposes restricting cellphone use in classrooms to improve student focus and academic performance.