70 Businesses Close on Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue
High operating costs, insecurity, sargassum, and alleged extortion by officials have forced 70 businesses on Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue…
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Cozumel-Playa del Carmen Ferry Route Sets Record Passenger Numbers in July
The Cozumel-Playa del Carmen ferry route carried a record 353,715 passengers in July, the busiest month in its recent history.
Prosecutor’s Office Tops Human Rights Complaints in Playa del Carmen
The state prosecutor's office faces the most complaints before Quintana Roo's human rights commission, mostly over poor service and investigation…
Playa del Carmen to Build Digital Platform to Oversee Notaries
Playa del Carmen will develop a digital platform linking notaries to the treasury to automate property sale reports and boost…
Indigenous Communities in Playa del Carmen Seek Input in New National Law
Community leaders in Playa del Carmen gather proposals on territory, language and schools for Mexico's new indigenous rights law.
Torture Doesn’t Work for Justice, Human Rights Official Says
A human rights official says torture is not a way to obtain justice as six amparo filings target Playa del…
Mexico’s Environment Agency Opens Public Consultation for ZONNA Project in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment agency is accepting public comments on the ZONNA hotel and condo project planned for Playa del Carmen's Mamitas…
Playa del Carmen Plans New Electrical Substation to Ease Blackouts
Officials are planning a new electrical substation in Playa del Carmen to support future housing projects and address chronic blackouts…
Resort Growth Squeezes Playa del Carmen Fishing Cooperatives
Fishing and tourism cooperatives in Playa del Carmen say resort expansion is limiting their access to beaches and natural areas.
Abraham ‘Chore’ Martín Eyes Playa del Carmen Mayor’s Race Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's revenue director is seeking the mayor's office, but critics question his experience and political connections.