Xcalacoco Residents Blame Offshore Groins for Erosion, Rocky Beach
Residents say groins at Xcalacoco beach worsened erosion and left sharp rocks exposed.
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Beach Access Dispute Prompts Zofemat Intervention in Xcalacoco
A beach access dispute in Xcalacoco led Zofemat officials to remove a barrier and seize three jet skis and two…
National Guard Secures Playacar Development After Closure Seals Disappear
Federal officers secured the disputed Playacar property after residents found newly placed closure seals removed for a second time.
Man Dies in Traffic Incident on Playa del Carmen Boulevard
A man was found dead Saturday night on Playa del Carmen Boulevard after a traffic incident. Authorities are investigating.
Four Arrested in Simultaneous Drug Raids in Quintana Roo
Police arrested four people and seized suspected marijuana and cocaine during simultaneous raids in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
Eco Táctica Restores 400 Meters of Coral in Playa del Carmen
An Eco Táctica project has restored 400 meters of damaged coral in Playa del Carmen reefs since 2022, with 90%…
Animal Welfare Experts Seek Tougher Rules and Penalties in Playa del Carmen
Animal specialists say Playa del Carmen's current protection rules are inconsistent and hard to enforce, and are proposing new obligations…
Playa del Carmen to Boost Patrols and Signage at Cenotes Used as Shelters
City officials plan patrols and signage at 10 urban cenotes in Playa del Carmen that have been used as shelters…
New Anti-Money-Laundering Rules Squeeze Quintana Roo Real Estate
Mexico's tighter anti-money-laundering rules expand controls on real estate and other vulnerable activities in Quintana Roo.
Engineer Rules Out Collapse Risk for Playa del Carmen Overpasses Despite Damage
An engineer says visible deterioration on Playa del Carmen's overpasses does not pose a collapse risk, but the structures need…