Mahahual
Mahahual Tackles Sargassum Problem Before Tourist Rush
An intense, collaborative sargassum cleanup involving the Navy, businesses, and the community began on Mahahual beaches ahead of the crucial Holy Week tourist season.
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Sports
¡OLÉ, OLÉ, OLÉ! Historic Estadio Jalisco Scores 2026 World Cup Training Gig
Guadalajara's historic Estadio Jalisco, which hosted games in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups, has been officially named a training site for national teams participating in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Launches Massive Sargassum Cleanup for Holy Week Tourists
Playa del Carmen has launched an intensive 12-hour daily sargassum cleanup operation for the Holy Week tourist season, having already removed over 2,500 tons since January to ensure clean beaches.
Cancun
Cancun's Giant New Bridge Promises Faster Track to Paradise
Flagship 8.8km crossing reaches 76% completion, promising to alleviate chronic congestion and enhance access to vital Hotel Zone.
Politics
Mexico Moves to Hike Worker Pay and Perks
Proposed legislation seeks to bolster worker rights across multiple sectors, potentially raising operational costs and compliance burdens for businesses.
Politics
Sheinbaum Slams Reported US Plan to Hit Cartels From the Sky
Mexican President Sheinbaum rejects reported US plans for drone strikes on cartels in Mexico, calling it intervention. She stresses sovereignty, asserting Mexico coordinates with the US but isn't subordinate, and says strikes don't solve root causes of crime.
Quintana Roo
Five-Day Port Shutdown in Cancun, Cozumel Costs Nautical Sector Millions
Severe winds closed Quintana Roo ports (Cancun, Cozumel) for 5 days, causing a US$1.5mn loss to the nautical sector and halting 4,800 vessels. Ports partially reopened, but more restrictions feared.
News
How Getting Fit Fights Sadness and Sharpens Smarts
Sweat beats the blues! Exercise boosts happy brain chemicals (dopamine/serotonin), fighting depression and memory fog. Stress shrinks brain parts like the hippocampus; workouts help it grow and rewire. Move your body, boost your mood and mind!
Playa del Carmen
Playa Del Carmen Drops Millions on Heavy Metal Security
Playa del Carmen received a historic security upgrade: 334 vehicles (including an armored unit) and a helicopter. Led by Gov. Lezama and Mayor Mercado, the 200M+ peso investment aims to enhance police capabilities, safety, and citizen tranquility. Plans include 100 new officers.
News
Water Crisis Hits Boiling Point, Threatens Chaos from Tijuana to Tulum
Dire water crisis grips nation. Less H2O per person, drought hits cities hard. Experts warn of economic disaster, soaring food prices. Mexico lags neighbors; urgent fixes needed now.
News
Adios, Ice: Mexico's Last Glaciers Face 5-Year Extinction Clock
Mexico's last 3 glaciers face extinction within 5 years due to accelerated local warming and volcanic activity. Disappearance threatens vital water supplies for climate, agriculture and people. Urgent adaptation and improved water management are crucial.
Cancun
Mayor Orders Beaches Scrubbed Top-to-Bottom Before Spring Break Stampede
Cancun ramps up daily cleaning of its 7 Blue Flag beaches for Holy Week tourists. Mayor ordered pristine conditions, tackling sargassum and trash. Officials urge visitors to follow rules and keep shores clean.
Cuernavaca
Fancy Food Forum Aims to Make Morelos Hot, Hot, Hot
Top chefs, food experts and cultural figures to descend on landmark Jardín Borda this November for 10th World Forum of Mexican Gastronomy, celebrating UNESCO-recognized traditions and aiming to boost regional prestige.
Business
Agave Price Crash Forces Mexican Farmers into Mezcal Production
A glut of raw maguey sends prices tumbling 83%, pushing producers in Morelos to bet on distilling the spirit themselves amid market uncertainty.
Cancun
High-Tech Crooks Target Tourist Hotspot Businesses with Nasty 'Prilex' Scam
Cyber crooks use "Prilex" malware to hack POS terminals, cloning cards and bypassing PINs. Businesses warned! Meanwhile, Mexico targets Canadian tourists cancelling US trips amid tensions.
Isla Mujeres
Swanky Mexican Eatery Nabs Coveted Forbes Nod – First EVER in Latin America
Mexico's María Dolores (Isla Mujeres) is Latin America's FIRST Forbes 5-Star restaurant. Chef Edgar Núñez elevates Mexican cuisine w/ Euro techniques. Huge win for the region & gastronomy's global image.