Magaly Achach Solís, First Female Mayor of Cancún, Dies at 71
Magaly Achach Solís, Cancún's first female mayor, has died at age 71 after months of health struggles.
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Mexico Explores Unconventional Gas to Reduce U.S. Dependence
Mexico plans to develop its unconventional gas reserves to reduce reliance on U.S. imports.
Playa del Carmen Health Centers Maintain Free Services with Adjusted Hours
Municipal health centers in Playa del Carmen continue free medical services with updated operating hours.
Playa del Carmen Councilor Defends Record Against ‘Smear Campaign’
Councilor Orlando Muñoz denies allegations of misconduct, citing 25-year career of legal compliance.
Tourism Group Urges Mexican Lawmakers to Reverse 100% Fee Hike for Protected Natural Areas
A Mexican tourism association is lobbying lawmakers to reverse a 100% fee increase for accessing protected natural areas.
Secret Contract Between Xcaret and Maya Council Raises Questions About Indigenous Representation
A secret 15 million peso contract between Xcaret and the Gran Consejo Maya has sparked demands for transparency from Maya…
Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Financial Intelligence Unit’s Power to Freeze Bank Accounts
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled the Financial Intelligence Unit can freeze bank accounts without foreign requests.
Federal Judge Blocks Prison Return for Ex-Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge ruled Mario Villanueva Madrid can remain under house arrest due to his poor health, overturning a prison…
Playa del Carmen Lays Off Nearly 100 Health Workers in Municipal Restructuring
Playa del Carmen municipality lays off nearly 100 health workers, sparking legal action over severance pay.
Mexico to Invest 350 Billion Pesos in Education Infrastructure During Sheinbaum’s Term
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced 350 billion pesos for school infrastructure, surpassing previous 18-year investments.