Overdevelopment Threatens Dunes and Mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen
Activists warn a seven-tower project could damage dunes and mangroves at Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen.
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Airlines Cut Seat Capacity by 10% but Quintana Roo Maintains 67% Occupancy
Quintana Roo hotels hold 67% occupancy despite a 10% cut in airline seats; Mahahual sees record cruise arrivals.
Parents Denounce Unfair High School Assignments in Cancún
Cancún families protest a no-exam placement process, citing high-achieving students left out while lower-scoring peers got preferred seats.
Forest Fire North of Xpu-Há More Than 50% Contained
Firefighters and civil protection crews are battling the 'El Viejo' forest fire north of Xpu-Há, with more than 50% containment…
Playa del Carmen Launches 2026 Peace and Voluntary Disarmament Fair
The 2026 Peace and Voluntary Disarmament Fair opened in Playa del Carmen, offering cash for weapons across five Quintana Roo…
Urban Tree Regulation Proposed for Playa del Carmen
A specialist calls for a new urban tree regulation in Playa del Carmen to guide planting, protect existing trees and…
Court Clears Elevator Company in Death of Girl at IMSS Hospital in Playa del Carmen
A federal court annulled the disqualification and fine against SITRAVEM in the death of a 6-year-old girl in an IMSS…
Dogs on Playa 88 Raise Questions About Beach Rules and Enforcement
Repeated sightings of dogs at Playa 88, including animals reportedly running without leashes, are prompting renewed calls for authorities to…
Mexico Denies Limestone Extraction Permits Near Playa del Carmen
Semarnat rejected permits for two limestone extraction projects in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, halting Calica-like operations.
Tree Experts Urge Playa del Carmen to Boost Reforestation to Combat Heat Waves
A tree care specialist calls on Playa del Carmen officials and residents to expand green spaces as concrete surfaces worsen…