Quintana Roo Launches Protocol to Combat Child Exploitation in Tourism Sector
Quintana Roo officials sign agreement to implement child protection protocol in tourism industry.
Playa del Carmen
Carnival 2026 in Felipe Carrillo Puerto Draws Criticism Amid Ongoing Violence and Neglect
Carnival celebrations in Felipe Carrillo Puerto face criticism as officials prioritize festivities over addressing violence and social issues.
Playa del Carmen Launches Municipal Child Protection Program
Playa del Carmen begins work on a comprehensive child protection program to address youth issues.
Out-of-Control Campfire Sparks Blaze at Abandoned Playa del Carmen House
A small campfire set by homeless individuals sparked a fire at an abandoned stone house in Playa del Carmen.
Irregular Rehab Centers in Quintana Roo Raise Alarm Over Alleged Abuse
Unregulated rehab centers in Quintana Roo face allegations of abuse and poor oversight.
Quintana Roo Considers Cultural Heritage Status for Playa del Carmen’s Virgin of Carmen Festival
A proposal seeks to declare Playa del Carmen's annual Virgin of Carmen festival as intangible cultural heritage of Quintana Roo.
Foreign Man Dies Suddenly at Playa del Carmen Gym
A foreign man collapsed and died at a gym in Playa del Carmen, with paramedics suspecting a heart attack.
First Measles Cases Confirmed in Quintana Roo, Patients Hospitalized in Playa del Carmen
Two patients are hospitalized with measles in Playa del Carmen, the first confirmed cases in Quintana Roo this year.
Motorcyclist Dies After Skidding and Crashing Into Median in Playa del Carmen
A motorcyclist died after losing control, skidding, and hitting a median on Juarez Avenue in Playa del Carmen.
Police Arrest 18-Year-Old on Drug Charges in Playa del Carmen
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Playa del Carmen after police found suspected narcotics during a patrol.