Playa del Carmen Culture Institute Reports Over 2 Million Pesos in Debt
IMCAS, Playa del Carmen's culture institute, reported over 2 million pesos in short-term debt in Q1 2026.
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Four Sentenced to 50 Years for Kidnapping in Playa del Carmen
Four people received 50-year prison sentences for aggravated kidnapping in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Playa del Carmen’s Palmas 1 Neighborhood
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his bike near Palmas 1 in Playa del Carmen.
Bacterial Contamination Found in Majority of Playa del Carmen Cenotes
Activists report high levels of E. coli and fecal contamination in 50-60% of cenotes in Playa del Carmen.
Mexico Supreme Court to Review Calica Case Over Punta Venado Dock Concession
Mexico's Supreme Court will review the revocation of Calica's maritime concession and the 2022 closure of its Punta Venado dock.
Residents Detain and Beat Argentine Man Accused of Sexual Assault in Playa del Carmen
Neighbors in Playa del Carmen detained and beat an Argentine man accused of attempting to sexually assault a woman.
Playa del Carmen Removes Over 250 Street Vendors From Downtown in Six Months
More than 250 street vendors have been removed from Playa del Carmen's downtown area in six months.
Mototaxi Driver Shot in Playa del Carmen’s Las Torres Area
A mototaxi driver was shot in the Las Torres irregular settlement in Playa del Carmen; no arrests have been made.
Worker Dies From Toxic Fumes While Cleaning Drain in Playacar
A worker died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a drain at a condominium in Playacar, Quintana Roo.
Two Teenagers Detained After Armed Robbery With Fake Gun in Playa del Carmen
Two minors were arrested for robbing a young man with a replica firearm on Avenida Chemuyil.