Mexico Moves to Protect Four Maya Words From Unauthorized Commercial Use
Mexico launches a process to protect four Maya words from unauthorized commercial use, calling on communities to participate.
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Man Attacked by Crocodile in Quintana Roo Lagoon, Hospitalized
A 40-year-old man was attacked by a crocodile in a lagoon in José María Morelos, Quintana Roo, and rushed to…
Mental Health Experts Warn of Rising Depression, Suicide Cases in Quintana Roo
Specialists report five suicides in 2026 in Felipe Carrillo Puerto and urge early psychological intervention.
Young Maya Entrepreneurs in Betania Transform Honey to Boost Beekeeper Incomes
Young Maya entrepreneurs in Betania launched the Lol Kab project to create honey-based products, aiming for fairer prices and stronger…
Kuches of Tihosuco Keep Maya Guild Tradition Alive for Santa Ana Feast
In Tihosuco, designated community leaders known as kuches carry on the Maya tradition of organizing guilds for the annual Santa…
Sargassum Hits Lobster Fishing in María Elena, Fishermen Seek Solutions
Sargassum influx in María Elena reduces lobster catches, threatening livelihoods of 50 fishermen.
Disappearances in Quintana Roo’s Maya Zone Surge: Groups Say as Fear Stifles Reporting
A search group reports 60 active disappearance cases in Quintana Roo's Maya zone, where fear inhibits reporting.
Unseen Photos of Maya Life From 90 Years Ago to Go on Display in Quintana Roo
Over 60 photographs taken in 1936 by Danish anthropologist Helga Larsen will be exhibited in Dzula.
INPI Official Witnesses Maya Ball Game in Kantunilkín During Indigenous Rights Law Tour
An INPI official observed the traditional Maya ball game being played daily in Kantunilkín as part of a tour to…
Teen Traveling Alone to Cancun Taken Into Protective Custody in Tulum
A 12- to 14-year-old girl traveling alone was rescued by authorities in Tulum after a driver alerted police.