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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.

Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims Quintana Roo prosecutors say a court-ordered raid on a Playa del Carmen bar found 20 women allegedly exploited in forced prostitution.
Out-of-season sargassum patch dumped 25 tons in Playa del Carmen An out-of-season sargassum patch dumped about 25 tons in Playa del Carmen, prompting a ZOFEMAT cleanup and new worries for 2026.
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.
Two Maya communities move closer to a seat at Playa del Carmen City Hall After INPI recognition, Punta Laguna and Hidalgo y Cortés will choose delegates, gaining a formal voice at Playa del Carmen City Hall.
La Ruta del Mar puts Playa del Carmen back on the water Playa del Carmen rolled out La Ruta del Mar, a sea-focused cultural route with activity maps, aiming to boost identity and sustainable tourism.
Playa del Carmen ATMs sealed in Fifth Avenue crackdown City inspectors sealed 25 unpermitted ATMs near Quinta Avenida and gave operators until Jan. 15 to legalize permits or lose them.

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