Woman Arrested in Playa del Carmen for Alleged Labor Exploitation of Three Teenagers
Police arrested a 50-year-old woman accused of trafficking three teenagers from Chiapas and forcing them to work 12-hour days in…
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Playa del Carmen Missing Out on Travelers With Disabilities, Advocate Says
Advocate says barriers at beaches, restaurants and transit keep Playa del Carmen from attracting disabled travelers.
Playa del Carmen Officials Deny False 35% Rental Tax Rumor
Officials say a viral post claiming the city will charge a 35% municipal tax on rentals is completely false.
Punta Esmeralda Access to Close for Three Months for Rehabilitation Works
Access to Punta Esmeralda beach in Playa del Carmen will close Aug. 31 for three months while the road and…
Maya Council Files 41 Complaints Over Unauthorized Use of Traditions
The Great Maya Council of Quintana Roo has filed 41 infringement complaints over unauthorized commercial use of Maya traditions.
Playa del Carmen to Overhaul Traffic Regulations by 2027
Playa del Carmen is updating its traffic code with new fines, scooter rules, and mobility improvements expected in 2027.
Nine Charged in Drug Dealing Crackdown in Cancun and Playa del Carmen
State prosecutors have charged nine people with drug dealing offenses in Cancun and Playa del Carmen as part of a…
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car in Playa del Carmen
A young motorcyclist was killed in Playa del Carmen when an allegedly speeding red Kia hit him at an intersection.
Fire Destroys Warehouse in Playa del Carmen
A fire destroyed a warehouse in Playa del Carmen's Campo Verde neighborhood Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Quintana Roo Tops Yucatan Peninsula in Dengue Cases
Quintana Roo has reported 196 dengue cases, the most on the Yucatan Peninsula, with the federal Health Secretariat urging prevention…