Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Southeast

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.

Mérida Fake Cancer Drug Case Triggers New Probe Call

Mérida Fake Cancer Drug Case Triggers New Probe Call

A suspected counterfeit cancer drug case at a Mérida public hospital has sparked calls for an investigation and tighter supply controls.
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Yucatán HIV drug shortages raise treatment concerns

Yucatán HIV drug shortages raise treatment concerns

Patients and staff in Yucatán say HIV drug shortages at CAPASITS clinics are disrupting care and raising concern over treatment continuity.
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Armed robbery of foreign tourists in Cancún raises safety concerns

Armed robbery of foreign tourists in Cancún raises safety concerns

Two foreign tourists were robbed at gunpoint in central Cancún, raising new concerns about safety beyond the city’s main resort areas.
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Six detained after alleged forced eviction in Mérida's Las Américas

Six detained after alleged forced eviction in Mérida’s Las Américas

Six people were detained in Mérida after a woman said she and her daughters were forced from a home without legal authority.
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Playa del Carmen and CDMX team up before World Cup

Playa del Carmen and CDMX team up before World Cup

Playa del Carmen and Mexico City launch a tourism push ahead of the 2026 World Cup, betting on shared promotion and longer visitor stays.
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Playa del Carmen water service recovers after pipe damage

Playa del Carmen water service recovers after pipe damage

Repairs finished after CADU damaged a 20-inch water main in Playa del Carmen, but low pressure may linger as the system stabilizes.
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Cancún Easter Traffic Did Not Lift Restaurant Sales

Cancún Easter Traffic Did Not Lift Restaurant Sales

Cancún restaurants saw only modest Easter gains despite strong tourist traffic, raising questions about how holiday spending was distributed.
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Puerto Morelos property seized over permit violations

Puerto Morelos property seized over permit violations

Authorities secured a Puerto Morelos property as they investigate alleged lot sales and missing environmental and urban permits.
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Why El Niño may matter more than storms in Quintana Roo

Why El Niño may matter more than storms in Quintana Roo

A likely return of El Niño could reshape rain, heat, and sea conditions in Quintana Roo more than the 2026 Atlantic storm season.
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Playa del Carmen Beaches Show Moderate Sargassum Today

Playa del Carmen Beaches Show Moderate Sargassum Today

Most Playa del Carmen beaches were rated with moderate sargassum on April 14, while Playacar’s hotel zone and El Secreto showed heavier buildup.
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Playa del Carmen builders report weeks without jobs

Playa del Carmen builders report weeks without jobs

Construction workers in Playa del Carmen say stalled projects have left them jobless for weeks, with lower pay and fewer openings for locals.
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Cancún Airport Loses 150,000 Passengers in First Quarter

Cancún Airport Loses 150,000 Passengers in First Quarter

ASUR says Cancún airport handled 152,120 fewer passengers in Q1 2026, with domestic travel falling harder than international traffic.
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