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Welcome to our Southeast Mexico news hub. We gather headlines from Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. Our reporters deliver clear updates on public policy and cultural events. From Tabasco’s energy sector shifts to Campeche’s heritage festivals, we bring you on‑site reports and official statements. You’ll read about ecological work in Yucatán’s biosphere and tourism growth in Quintana Roo’s Caribbean resorts.

Cancun beach restoration

Cancún roundup for January 19, 2026: Port closure, beach flags, and police sweeps

Rough seas shut Cancún’s port to small boats as cold front 29 hits. Airport posts 526 flights; police actions target drugs and violence.
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Playa del Carmen’s dining boom rides high-season tourism

Playa del Carmen’s dining boom rides high-season tourism

Playa del Carmen is seeing a strong early 2026 as high-season tourism fills restaurants and strengthens the city’s fast-growing food scene.
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A foreign national died during a massage at a beach club in Playa del Carmen's Xcalacoco area, prompting an emergency response and inquiry.

Foreigner dies during massage at Playa del Carmen club

A foreign national died during a massage at a beach club in Playa del Carmen's Xcalacoco area, prompting an emergency response and inquiry.
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PROFEPA halts Xcalacoco clearing over spider monkey corridor

PROFEPA halts Xcalacoco clearing over spider monkey corridor

PROFEPA stopped jungle clearing in Xcalacoco near Playa del Carmen after a complaint warned it was cutting an endangered spider monkey corridor.
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US fugitive arrested in Playa del Carmen

US fugitive arrested in Playa del Carmen

Mexican federal agents detained Otmane Khalladi in Playa del Carmen, a U.S.-wanted suspect accused of wire fraud and money laundering.
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Playa Mujeres resort plan scrapped as officials step in

Playa Mujeres resort plan scrapped as officials step in

A proposed Playa Mujeres resort near Cancún was canceled after environmental authorities closed the review, leaving no permit for construction.
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FIFA okays Uruguay World Cup base in Playa del Carmen

FIFA okays Uruguay World Cup base in Playa del Carmen

FIFA cleared Uruguay to use Fairmont Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen as its 2026 World Cup base after a technical site evaluation.
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Playa del Carmen taxi driver accused of beating Russian

Playa del Carmen taxi driver accused of beating Russian

A Russian tourist in Playa del Carmen says a taxi driver robbed and beat her, then forced her out. Police searched but found no suspect.
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Cancún’s biggest wastewater plant sealed after overflow

Cancún’s biggest wastewater plant sealed after overflow

Quintana Roo inspectors sealed Cancún’s largest wastewater plant after an alleged 300 L/s discharge; operations continue partially to prevent outages.
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FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

FBI-linked suspect arrested in Cancún in alleged mafia ring

Authorities say Remigio “N,” under FBI interest, was arrested in Cancún after officers found drugs, ammunition and a handgun.
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Atlantic sargassum belt triggers early in Riviera Maya

Atlantic sargassum belt triggers early in Riviera Maya

Satellite tracking shows a huge Atlantic sargassum belt as Playa del Carmen sees an unusual January beaching and rapid cleanup at Mamitas.
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Vendors allege kickbacks in Cancún city permit offices

Vendors allege kickbacks in Cancún city permit offices

Small businesses in Benito Juárez say they’re asked for “mochadas” to speed up or cut fees for permits, licenses and payments.
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