Playa del Carmen grabs headlines for safety and tourism woes as crime and disruptions hit the resort town; a quick refresher: vibrant Quintana Roo city on the Riviera Maya.
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake near Mantua, Cuba, is felt across Cuba, Florida and Mexican resort towns. Officials report no injuries yet, but widespread blackouts and damaged infrastructure raise concerns about safety and resilience in a region already battered by economic hardship.