Quintana Roo violence surges as 2027 election nears
Cancún, Quintana Roo — A surge of armed violence is keeping residents on edge in...
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Tulum Citizens Group Files Human Rights Complaint Over Planning Council Rules
Tulum Unido filed a rights complaint arguing city planning council selection rules unfairly restrict participation.
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.
Critics Question Environmental Record of Isla Mujeres Mayoral Hopeful Edgar Gasca Arceo
Residents of Isla Mujeres accuse mayoral hopeful Edgar Gasca Arceo of ignoring environmental issues and buying land near a polluted…
Federal Judge Upholds Drug Sentence of Former Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge rejected a request to reduce or modify Mario Villanueva's nearly 36-year sentence for drug trafficking and organized…
Playa del Carmen Sexual Diversity Director Accused of Parking in Disabled Spot
An advocacy group accused a Playa del Carmen official of parking in a disabled spot at City Hall, calling out…
Cancún Municipality Escalates Dispute Over Former Fairgrounds
The Benito Juárez government has reinforced security at a former fairgrounds lot on Avenida Nichupté amid an unpaid property tax…
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Says He Will Not Seek Leave of Absence
Tulum Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo dismissed speculation about seeking elected office, saying he will remain focused on municipal administration.
Isla Mujeres Officials Accused of Selective Enforcement in Business Closures
A new complaint says Isla Mujeres authorities enforce environmental rules selectively, shutting down some businesses while allowing similar operations like…
Thanking Politicians for Support Is Like Thanking an ATM, Activist Says
Activist Javier Alarcón Mujica says Indigenous progress requires education, not applause for politicians spending public money.