Semarnat Approves Xcaret Park Works, Requires Indigenous Consultation
Semarnat conditionally approved Xcaret's park expansion, requiring consultation with indigenous communities before construction begins.
Playa del Carmen
PAN Regidor Demands CFE Invest in Infrastructure and Cut Rates After Playa del Carmen Blackouts
A Playa del Carmen councilman says CFE's 162 million peso investment has not prevented recurring blackouts and demands better infrastructure…
Playa del Carmen Hit by Another Blackout; More Than 20 Since Heat Season Began
A new blackout in Playa del Carmen pushes the number of power outages since March past 20, adding to residents'…
Playa del Carmen Removes 2,864 Abandoned Vehicles from Public Streets
Playa del Carmen has removed 2,864 abandoned vehicles from public streets, most voluntarily, as part of a permanent cleanup operation.
Grupo Xcaret Donates 100 Vests to CAPTA Youth in Playa del Carmen
Mayor Estefanía Mercado distributes 100 vests donated by Grupo Xcaret to Playa del Carmen's tourist assistance staff.
Playa del Carmen Councilor Proposes CFE Compensation Institute
A Playa del Carmen councilor wants to use street-lighting fees to create an institute compensating residents for repeated power outages.
Cristina Torres on Morena’s List for Playa del Carmen Mayor Race
Cristina Torres enters Morena's mayoral race in Playa del Carmen, while rivals maneuver and Mayor Mercado pushes for reelection.
Marybel Villegas Highlights Sargassum-to-Footwear Project in Playa del Carmen
Marybel Villegas touts a Quintana Roo company that turns sargassum into footwear, calling it an economic and environmental win.
INSUS Accused of Overcharging Playa del Carmen Residents for Property Titles
Residents say INSUS is charging up to 400,000 pesos for property titles after 32 years of building their homes.
Playa del Carmen and Tulum Lead Groundwater Pollution Levels in Quintana Roo, Watchdog Says
A water watchdog group says poor sewage infrastructure is polluting groundwater in Playa del Carmen and Tulum and may be…