Mexico Expands Isla Mujeres Port Facility to 614,707 Square Meters
The Mexican Navy and Environment Ministry approved expanding Isla Mujeres port from 68,526 to 614,707 square meters.
Over 110 Tons of Sargassum Removed From Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres
Crews removed more than 110 tons of sargassum from Playa Norte after an unusual buildup threatened Isla Mujeres' key tourist…
Yucatán Peninsula Lost 285,000 Hectares of Forest in Four Years
The Yucatán Peninsula lost 285,580 hectares of forest between 2019 and 2023, driven by ranching, agriculture and the Tren Maya,…
Bacalar’s San Joaquin Fair Returns August 13-18 With 80,000 Pesos in Prize Money
Bacalar's traditional San Joaquin Fair runs Aug. 13-18 with cultural events, a grand vaqueria and over 80,000 pesos in prizes.
Estefania Mercado Surveys Forest Fires in Puerto Aventuras From the Air; 400 Hectares Affected
Mayor Estefania Mercado surveyed forest fires in Puerto Aventuras from the air; about 400 hectares of jungle have burned.
Playa del Carmen Restores Streetlights on Universidades-Cristo Rey Corridor
After more than seven years without working lighting, Playa del Carmen installed 226 LED streetlights along the Universidades-Cristo Rey corridor.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Requests Maya Translation of Ruling Against Grupo Xcaret
Mexico's Supreme Court has asked the Federal Institute of Public Defense to translate its ruling against Grupo Xcaret into Maya,…
CROC Denies Strike Reports, Says Contract Reviews Are Routine
CROC denies hotel strike reports in Quintana Roo, saying contract review notices are routine and not a sign of imminent…
Quintana Roo Posts 60.4% Drop in Homicides, Third Nationally
Quintana Roo recorded a 60.4% drop in daily intentional homicides from January to July 2026, ranking third among Mexican states.
Playa del Carmen Residents Protest for Second Night Over Power Outages
Residents blocked key intersections in Playa del Carmen for a second night as power outages continued to disrupt neighborhoods.