Riviera Maya News

Mexico to modify Articles to prevent dual nationals from holding presidential or governor positions

The post Mexico to modify Articles to prevent dual nationals from holding presidential or governor positions appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Mexico City, Mexico — President Sheinbaum is sending an initiative to Congress to renounce dual nationality Mexicans from holding president and governor positions. She has… The post Mexico to modify Articles to prevent dual nationals from holding presi…

Mexican Navy rescues pair spotted floating adrift by tanker vessel in Quintana Roo waters

The post Mexican Navy rescues pair spotted floating adrift by tanker vessel in Quintana Roo waters appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — Two men spotted adrift by a tanker vessel in Quintana Roo waters around 15 nautical miles off the coast were rescued.… The post Mexican Navy rescues pair spotted floating adrift by tanker vessel in Quintana Roo waters appeared first on Rivie…

Inspection at a Mexico customs office reveals smuggling attempt of Paris Hilton, Victoria’s Secret goods

The post Inspection at a Mexico customs office reveals smuggling attempt of Paris Hilton, Victoria’s Secret goods appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán — An inspection at the Lázaro Cárdenas Customs Office in Michoacán lead authorities to a container of illegal items. The finding was… The post Inspection at a Mexico customs office reveals smuggling attempt of Paris Hilt…

Couple killed in single vehicle accident on residential Cancun street

The post Couple killed in single vehicle accident on residential Cancun street appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — Two people were killed Friday in a single vehicle accident on Rancho Viejo Avenue of Cancun. The man and woman were found… The post Couple killed in single vehicle accident on residential Cancun street appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

American with arrest warrant to be deported from Mexico for living in Cancun illegally

The post American with arrest warrant to be deported from Mexico for living in Cancun illegally appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — An American man wanted in the U.S. is being deported after he was found living in Mexico illegally. On Thursday, John Michael… The post American with arrest warrant to be deported from Mexico for living in Cancun illegally appeared first on Riviera M…

Authorities towing abandoned boats from Cancun lagoon as part of mega clean up project

The post Authorities towing abandoned boats from Cancun lagoon as part of mega clean up project appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — The City of Cancun has begun a project to locate and remove abandoned boats from the Nichupté Lagoon. Dozens of sunken vessels… The post Authorities towing abandoned boats from Cancun lagoon as part of mega clean up project appeared first on Riviera …

Playa del Carmen motorcycle driver dies in hospital from collision with semi

The post Playa del Carmen motorcycle driver dies in hospital from collision with semi appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — A motorcycle driver involved in a collision with a semi has died in hospital. The driver of the bike was… The post Playa del Carmen motorcycle driver dies in hospital from collision with semi appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

First stone laid in 6 million peso Animal Welfare Centre for Puerto Morelos

The post First stone laid in 6 million peso Animal Welfare Centre for Puerto Morelos appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Puerto Morelos, Q.R. — Town officials have laid the first stone of what will be the first animal welfare centre in Puerto Morelos. The stone… The post First stone laid in 6 million peso Animal Welfare Centre for Puerto Morelos appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Property search leads police to suspect wanted for multiple counts of murder, attempted murder

The post Property search leads police to suspect wanted for multiple counts of murder, attempted murder appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — A recent arrest has lead police to a suspect they say is connected to Cancun city murders. Police said Wednesday that Luis… The post Property search leads police to suspect wanted for multiple counts of murder, attempted murder appeared first…

Collision between bus and van leaves Cancun rush hour traffic congested

The post Collision between bus and van leaves Cancun rush hour traffic congested appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — Cancun Transit officers were at the scene of a two vehicle accident Thursday morning on Tulum Avenue. Officers were called when at… The post Collision between bus and van leaves Cancun rush hour traffic congested appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Deadly Week: One killed another seriously injured in second Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway accident

The post Deadly Week: One killed another seriously injured in second Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway accident appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Q.R. — Another highway road accident in the municipality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto has killed one person. The two vehicle crash happened… The post Deadly Week: One killed another seriously injured in second Felipe Carrillo Puert…

Navy finds missing fishermen floating in cooler 130 miles off coast of Chiapas

The post Navy finds missing fishermen floating in cooler 130 miles off coast of Chiapas appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Puerto Chiapas, Chiapas — Two Mexican fishermen who floated inside a cooler for five days have been rescued. The pair were located by the Mexican… The post Navy finds missing fishermen floating in cooler 130 miles off coast of Chiapas appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Search and recovery divers locate man drowned in Cancun lagoon

The post Search and recovery divers locate man drowned in Cancun lagoon appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — Search and recovery divers have found the body of a man reported missing in a Cancun lagoon. On Wednesday evening, emergency 9-1-1… The post Search and recovery divers locate man drowned in Cancun lagoon appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Playa del Carmen brick layer falls to his death from top floor

The post Playa del Carmen brick layer falls to his death from top floor appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — A construction worker lost his life after falling from the fifth floor of a building under construction. The accident happened… The post Playa del Carmen brick layer falls to his death from top floor appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

New Playa del Carmen substations planned to reduce ongoing power ‘interruptions’ but not until end of year

The post New Playa del Carmen substations planned to reduce ongoing power ‘interruptions’ but not until end of year appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado says the city is simply “overwhelmed” regarding the constant power outages. She said she… The post New Playa del Carmen substations planned to reduce ongoing power ‘interruptions’…

Island driver suffers severe burns coming into contact with live electrical wires during Isla Mujeres pole collapses

The post Island driver suffers severe burns coming into contact with live electrical wires during Isla Mujeres pole collapses appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — An island resident remains in hospital after accidently making contact with live electrical wires. The man was driving his motorcycle Monday… The post Island driver suffers severe burns coming into contact with liv…

Police rescue minors forced to sell corn in central Playa del Carmen after public complaint

The post Police rescue minors forced to sell corn in central Playa del Carmen after public complaint appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Three minors from the state of Chiapas were rescued from what authorities say was a labor exploitation situation. All three,… The post Police rescue minors forced to sell corn in central Playa del Carmen after public complaint appeared…

Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway crash kills two

The post Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway crash kills two appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Q.R. — Local officials have been paying their respects to a former mayor who died Monday in a highway accident. Paoly Perera… The post Felipe Carrillo Puerto highway crash kills two appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

Man sentenced for threatening and extorting Cancun Hotel Zone managers

The post Man sentenced for threatening and extorting Cancun Hotel Zone managers appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — A man accused of threatening and extorting the managers of a Cancun hotel has been sentenced to 17 years. On Monday, authorities… The post Man sentenced for threatening and extorting Cancun Hotel Zone managers appeared first on Riviera Maya News.

380 million peso Isla Blanca highway project 30 percent complete

The post 380 million peso Isla Blanca highway project 30 percent complete appeared first on Riviera Maya News. Cancun, Q.R. — Governor Mara Lezama says the new Isla Blanca highway that will connect with Cancun is 30 percent complete. Governor Lezama visited the… The post 380 million peso Isla Blanca highway project 30 percent complete appeared first on Riviera Maya News.