Activists Accuse Fives Beach Hotel of Dumping Raw Sewage Into Coastal Ecosystems
Activists allege the Fives Beach Hotel in Playa del Carmen lacks treatment plants and has been discharging raw sewage into…
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Substation Failure Causes Partial Blackout in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, Service 96% Restored
A substation failure left over 274,000 users without power in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel; service restored to 96%.
Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen Allege Extortion by Municipal Tax Inspectors
Street vendors in Playa del Carmen accuse municipal tax inspectors of demanding illegal payments for permits and tables.
Foreign Divers Without Permits Damaging Coral Reefs in Riviera Maya, Activists Say
Local divers and activists call on Profepa to investigate and stop environmental damage to coral reefs.
Playa del Carmen Swimmers Ready for CONADE 2026 National Olympics
Fifteen swimmers from Playa del Carmen will compete in the CONADE 2026 National Olympics in Guanajuato from May 4-10.
Animals Rescued From Animalandia Maya Moved to Wildlife Sanctuary in Akumal
Authorities rescued animals from Animalandia Maya in Playa del Carmen and transferred them to a wildlife sanctuary in Akumal.
Playa del Carmen Sewer Works on Constituyentes Avenue to Finish by June
Sewer line installation on Constituyentes Avenue in Playa del Carmen must finish by June, with full repaving required.
Former Mayor Lili Campos Linked to Animalandia Maya Operation Raided by Authorities
A former mayor's 2022 permit allowed Animalandia Maya to operate until 2025, despite animal cruelty complaints.
Two Brush Fires in Playa del Carmen Raise Alarm During Heat Season
Firefighters quickly contained two brush fires in Playa del Carmen, burning about one hectare, with no injuries.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Human Trafficking of 16-Year-Old in Playa del Carmen
A man faces charges for attempted femicide, human trafficking, and family violence against a 16-year-old girl in Playa del Carmen.