Playa del Carmen Begins Regularization Process for San Judas Tadeo Neighborhood
City council takes first step to transfer 33 hectares from Ejido Playa del Carmen, benefiting some 5,000 residents.
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Danna Ramírez Seeks Playa del Carmen Mayoralty From Council Seat Won by Court Ruling
Council member Danna Ramírez, who reached office through a court ruling, is positioning for the 2027 mayoral race.
Two Women Face Trial in Playa del Carmen Teen Labor Exploitation Case
Two women accused of exploiting three teenagers from Chiapas in Playa del Carmen have been ordered to stand trial.
Playa del Carmen Records Over 2,000 Sea Turtle Nests in 2026 Season
More than 2,000 sea turtle nests and 22,431 hatchlings have been recorded in Playa del Carmen during the 2026 season.
Homicides in Playa del Carmen Drop 46.4% in First Seven Months of 2026
Intentional homicides in Playa del Carmen fell 46.4% in January–July 2026, while vehicle theft and burglaries also saw double-digit declines,…
Nearly All Monitored Urban Cenotes in Playa del Carmen Are Contaminated, Activist Warns
An activist says 97% of monitored urban cenotes in Playa del Carmen are polluted, threatening the aquifer that supplies the…
Mototaxi Driver Dies in Playa del Carmen Crash
A 41-year-old mototaxi driver died after running a stop sign and colliding with a car in Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen’s “Girl with Wings” Earns International Berth
Ramona Zakharova has already earned the right to represent Mexico at one of the world’s largest aerial-sports competitions. Now she…
Internal Divisions Threaten PAN Comeback in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen's PAN faces internal divisions and weak poll numbers as it searches for a competitive candidate for the…
Sea Turtle Nesting Surges in Playa del Carmen Despite Low-Year Forecast
Despite expectations of a slow season, Playa del Carmen has recorded 1,200 sea turtle nests and released 22,000 hatchlings.