Dead Sea Turtle Hatchlings Found With Dog Bites at Playa del Carmen Beach
Residents and activists say around 10 sea turtle hatchlings were found dead with dog bites at Punta Esmeralda in Playa…
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Former AMPI Playa del Carmen President Faces Fraud Case Over Undelivered Land
Héctor Enrique Domínguez Mañueco, ex-head of AMPI in Playa del Carmen, faces fraud charges over a land sale and has…
Gender Identity Change Discount Benefits 10 People in Playa del Carmen
Ten people have used a municipal discount to complete gender identity change procedures in Playa del Carmen, a program extended…
Activists Warn Playa del Carmen Real Estate Boom Is Driving Deforestation
Activists and specialists say unregulated land sales and construction in Playa del Carmen are destroying vegetation and threatening protected species.
Gunmen Fire on Ride-Hailing Drivers Along Playa del Carmen-Tulum Highway
Gunmen opened fire on inDrive drivers near the Catalonia Royal Tulum hotel in Xpu-Ha; no injuries or arrests reported.
Activists Find Archaeological Remains at Playa del Carmen Hotel Site
Activists say a planned 200-room hotel at Punta Venado in Playa del Carmen threatens archaeological remains and protected species, urging…
Restaurants Close on Playa del Carmen’s Quinta Avenida as Chains Eye Year-End Openings
Several restaurants have shut their doors along Playa del Carmen's Quinta Avenida, but restaurant industry leaders expect new chains to…
Playa del Carmen Opens 30 New Businesses in August Despite Economic Slowdown
Playa del Carmen recorded 30 new business openings in August, drawing nearly 2 million pesos in investment and creating 44…
Playa del Carmen Launches ‘Parquemanía’ to Revive Public Parks
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched Parquemanía at Forjadores Park to revive public spaces with participation from the CROC union.
Playa del Carmen Council Approves New Unit for Older Adults
The Playa del Carmen council unanimously approved creating a specialized agency for older adults and scheduled the mayor's annual report.