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Southeast

Dive into Southeast Mexico news, covering Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. We bring you the latest on tourism trends, environmental challenges and local economies in this tropical region.

Valladolid launches tourism councils to strengthen Pueblo Mágico designation

Valladolid forms Citizen Committee and Tourism Advisory Council to boost sustainable tourism as part of national Magical Towns strategy. In a move to reinforce Valladolid’s...
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Yucatán launches 2025 Civil Protection Council to prepare for tropical cyclone season

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena installs the 2025 Civil Protection Council in Yucatán, launching emergency plans and public safety measures ahead of cyclone season. With the...
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Spider monkey and 25 parrots rescued from illegal trafficking in Yucatán

Profepa rescued a spider monkey and 25 parrots, including four chicks, from wildlife traffickers on the Campeche-Mérida highway. Authorities urge the public to report crimes...
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Sargassum Alert Remains High as 37,599 Tons Threaten Quintana Roo Beaches

A record volume of sargassum—over 37,000 tons—is floating in the Caribbean Sea, with 280 tons expected to reach Quintana Roo beaches. Experts warn of rising...
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Human trafficking crackdown in Quintana Roo rescues 16 women and exposes transnational criminal network

Authorities in Quintana Roo rescue 16 women in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cancún during coordinated raids targeting human trafficking and forced prostitution. In a...
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Cancún violence surges with six executions in one week

Cancún experienced a spike in violence last week with six murders across multiple neighborhoods, highlighting the growing presence of organized crime. Violence in Cancún escalated...
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Tropical Storm Erick Strengthening as Hurricane Watch Issued for Southern Mexico

Tropical Storm Erick is forecast to become a hurricane before making landfall in southern Mexico. A Hurricane Watch is now in effect from Bahias de...
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Authorities raid five homes in Cancún and Playa del Carmen in anti-drug operation

State officials in Cancún and Playa del Carmen carried out five coordinated raids, seizing narcotics and arresting three men as part of an inter-agency crackdown...
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First Sea Turtle Hatchlings of 2025 Released in Cancún as Conservation Season Begins

Cancún celebrates the release of 84 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings, marking the start of the 2025 nesting season. Officials urge locals and tourists to respect...
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Mexican Judge Shuts Down Newspaper, Bans Veteran Journalist from Practicing Over Criticism of Government

A Campeche judge orders closure of digital outlet Tribuna and bans journalist Jorge Luis González Valdez from practicing journalism, citing incitement against Governor Layda Sansores....
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Mexico’s Real Estate Market Booms as Foreign Buyers Rush to Invest

Mexico’s real estate market is surging as foreign buyers seek affordable homes and high ROI in hotspots like Puerto Vallarta. Find out what’s fueling the...
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Quintana Roo set to surpass Las Vegas in hotel infrastructure with 150,000 rooms projected

Quintana Roo is on track to rival Las Vegas in hotel capacity, reaching nearly 136,000 rooms in 2025 and projecting 150,000 rooms within five years...
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