Ten real estate projects halted due to jungle devastation in Puerto Morelos
The proliferation of irregular real estate developments along the Cenote Route led to the closure of 10 projects in Puerto Morelos during 2026, following the detection of illegal deforestation and construction operating without complying with environmental regulations in one of the most fragile ecological zones of the Mexican Caribbean, authorities stated. Supervision efforts were reinforced […]
The appeal filed by detainees at Animalandia Maya alleges incommunicado detention and psychological torture.
Félix Sandoval and four other individuals detained during the operation carried out on May 1st at the Animalandia Maya establishment, located on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, filed an injunction against actions attributed to the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). This was recorded in the docket of the Ninth […]
Organizing committee for the 21st International Fishing Tournament in Isla Mujeres is installed
With the goal of coordinating preparations for one of the municipality’s most important sporting and tourism events, to be held from May 22 to 24, the Isla Mujeres government, led by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, established the Organizing Committee for the 21st Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña International Fishing Tournament. The meeting was chaired by the […]
They estimate that 100,000 tons of sargassum will arrive on the beaches of Quintana Roo this 2026
The arrival of sargassum seaweed on the coasts of Quintana Roo could reach 100,000 tons this year, surpassing the 90,000 tons of 2025. This affects the tourist area of Cancún, Tulum, and especially Playa del Carmen. This year, the macroalgae appeared earlier and in greater quantities, so the Navy, in coordination with all levels of […]
Perfect beaches to visit with Mom in Yucatán this May 10th
Mother’s Day is one of the most special holidays in Mexico, and in Yucatán, many families take advantage of May 10th to break from their routine and create unforgettable moments. Among the best options for pampering Mom are the beaches of Yucatán, famous for their calm waters, white sand, cuisine, and spectacular sunsets. If you […]
Monkeypox reaches 12 cases on the Yucatan Peninsula
The Yucatán Peninsula continues to be one of the regions with the highest prevalence of monkeypox in Mexico, after Quintana Roo confirmed a new case of the disease. According to the most recent Epidemiological Surveillance Report from the Federal Government’s Ministry of Health, corresponding to the week of April 25, the region has accumulated 12 […]
Medical complaints are increasing in Yucatán due to delays and failures
Complaints about medical care in Yucatán remained significant throughout 2025, primarily due to surgery delays, administrative deficiencies, and alleged irregularities in surgical procedures, according to the 2025 Annual Report of the Medical Arbitration Commission of the State of Yucatán (Codamedy), an organization headed by Dr. Héctor Sepúlveda Salinas. The report indicates that 292 cases related […]
Ofelia Rodas, the first female security guard in Chiapas who confronted thieves with a machete
In an era when there were few job opportunities for women in positions considered high-risk, Ofelia Rodas Velasco broke stereotypes by becoming the first female night watchman in Chiapas, starting in 1964. She performed this job with courage and dedication in the state capital. According to chronicler Edi Maber Suárez Rodas, the job of night […]
12 special programs: this is how Chiapas will protect its population in 2026
The Chiapas State Civil Protection Secretariat has a total of 12 active State Special Civil Protection Programs in 2026, covering each of the main disruptive events and risk seasons in the Chiapas calendar. The complete package is available to the public on the official website proteccioncivil.chiapas.gob.mx, with descriptions, objectives, and downloadable files for public consultation. […]