Brutal Crash on Merida-Cancun Highway Kills Construction Worker, Injures Five
A violent rear-end collision on the Merida-Cancun highway left one construction worker dead and five injured near Seye.
Mexico Reverses Course, School Year to End July 15 After Confusion Over Earlier Date
Education secretaries from all 32 states voted unanimously to keep the original calendar, ending classes July 15.
Quintana Roo Activates Insurance to Protect Beaches and Reefs Ahead of Hurricane Season
Quintana Roo activates a $9M insurance policy to restore beaches and reefs after hurricanes, and intensifies sargassum cleanup.
Puerto Aventuras Rallies to Protect Its Reef
A new community-led coral restoration initiative is taking shape in Bahía de Fátima, one of Puerto Aventuras’ most important natural…
Power Cuts Put Playa del Carmen’s Grid Under Pressure
A series of blackouts and power fluctuations has disrupted daily life across Playa del Carmen this week, affecting residential neighborhoods,…
Nighttime Operation Shuts Down Bars in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone
Authorities closed several businesses in Playa del Carmen for operating beyond permitted hours during a nighttime inspection.
Environmentalists Await Semarnat Ruling on 306 Species at Risk From Mahahual Mega-Project
Environmentalists await Semarnat's decision on Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project, which threatens 306 species in Mahahual.
Mexican Authorities Seize Drugs and Surveillance Gear in Four Raids Across Quintana Roo
Four raids in Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Bacalar netted drugs, surveillance cameras and other items.
Three Rescued, Three Arrested in Cancun Human Trafficking Raid
Authorities rescued three women and arrested three suspects in a human trafficking operation in Cancun's Real Tikal neighborhood.
Isla Mujeres to Host 2026 Artisan Fair on May 15-16
Over 25 local artisans will showcase handmade crafts, art, and regional cuisine at the Paseo de la Trigueña.