Playa del Carmen Reinstates Municipal Planning Committee and Approves 2026 Federal Funding
Playa del Carmen reinstated its municipal planning committee and approved $430 million in federal funds for 2026 projects.
Politics
Mexican Army Resumes Construction of Military Retreat on Bacalar Lagoon After Legal Hurdles Lifted
The Mexican Army has restarted building a military retreat on Bacalar Lagoon after courts lifted injunctions filed by environmentalists.
Political Jockeying Intensifies for Cancún’s 2027 Mayoral Race
Multiple candidates from Morena and allied parties position themselves for Cancún's 2027 mayoral election.
LGBT+ Groups in Quintana Roo Demand Stricter Rules for Affirmative Action in 2027 Elections
LGBT+ groups in Quintana Roo call for safeguards to prevent misuse of affirmative action quotas in the 2027 elections.
Tulum Strengthens Security Coordination with New Defense National Chief
Tulum authorities introduced Colonel Pedro Hernández as the new Defense National chief to enhance security coordination.
Tulum Removed From High-Impact Homicide Priority List After Security Coordination
Tulum has been removed from Mexico's high-impact homicide priority list following improved security coordination.
Mexico Appoints New Ambassadors to Belize and Guatemala
Mexico appoints Luz Elena Baños and Ana Luisa Vallejo as ambassadors to Guatemala and Belize to strengthen regional ties.
Residents of Yaché Community Report Eviction Threats by Alleged Landowners
Residents in Yaché, Quintana Roo, report intimidation and eviction threats from individuals claiming land ownership.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Vows Continued Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Despite US Sanctions
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico will maintain support for Cuba, calling US sanctions unjust.
Environmental Agenda in Quintana Roo Aims to Halt Ecological Deterioration and Strengthen Laws
Activists in Quintana Roo propose legal reforms and energy independence to combat climate change effects.