Playa del Carmen Plans New Electrical Substation to Ease Blackouts
Officials are planning a new electrical substation in Playa del Carmen to support future housing projects and address chronic blackouts…
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Resort Growth Squeezes Playa del Carmen Fishing Cooperatives
Fishing and tourism cooperatives in Playa del Carmen say resort expansion is limiting their access to beaches and natural areas.
Abraham ‘Chore’ Martín Eyes Playa del Carmen Mayor’s Race Amid Criticism
Playa del Carmen's revenue director is seeking the mayor's office, but critics question his experience and political connections.
Disease Affecting Ceiba Trees in Playa del Carmen Under Investigation
Researchers are studying a disease damaging ceiba trees in Playa del Carmen and warn it could spread across the Yucatan…
Maya Communities Demand Full Release of ICSID Award in Legacy Vulcan Case
Community groups urge Mexico to publish the full ICSID award in the Legacy Vulcan case, saying the dispute isn't over…
Playa del Carmen Residents Urge City to Protect Last Green Lung in Villas del Sol
Neighbors in Villas del Sol want the municipality to declare a three-hectare jungle tract the city's first natural protected area.
Playa del Carmen Seeks to Expand Sargassum Barriers to 15 Kilometers
Officials are considering adding 8 to 10 kilometers of floating sargassum barriers, which would bring total coverage to 15 kilometers.
Playa del Carmen Mayor: Community Center Project Will Proceed Despite Protest
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the federally backed community center in Palmas II will move forward despite residents' symbolic closure of…
Seven Men Face Charges in Quintana Roo Marijuana Greenhouse Case
Seven men are held in pretrial detention after a judge linked them to marijuana greenhouses and cannabis distribution in Quintana…
Judge Orders Trial for Four Suspects in Playa del Carmen Extortion Shooting
A judge ordered four suspects to trial for extorting a Playa del Carmen bar owner after shots were fired at…