Residents in Playa del Carmen allege police shakedowns on beaches, deepening distrust as officials tout seasonal patrols and lifeguards.Read More

Quintana Roo prosecutors and federal health inspectors shut five tourist-zone pharmacies in Playa del Carmen over illegal and adulterated drugs.Read More

An environmental group says Playa del Carmen developers still build first and fix permits later, urging tougher oversight and citizen reporting.Read More

Authorities in Playa del Carmen seized 150 kilos of suspected marijuana at a logistics center, stopping a parcel shipment bound for Cozumel.Read More

Playa del Carmen closed the 2025 hurricane season with no major damage, crediting months of drainage work, shelter prep and civil protection training.Read More

Playa del Carmen courts Finland and Denmark with a new push that links tourist security to Nordic expertise in innovation and sustainability.Read More