Cancun

Television reporter killed in Mexico

Mexico City - AFP

A Mexican television reporter was shot on Wednesday in the resort city of Cancun, his employer said, the eighth journalist killed this year in a country notoriously dangerous for the media. Javier Enrique Rodriguez Valladares worked as a cameraman and reporter for Canal 10. The station said his family had confirmed his death. News reports in Cancun said he wasRead more

This country will pay you Dh218,000 while living in luxury hotels

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

We all fancy an amazing work offer which is a thrilling concoction of luxury, work and of course a hefty package. And, if it involves exploring places, travelling and documenting all the adventures, it's simply icing on the cake. Believe it or not, Cancun.com, a travel destination search site in Mexico, has posted a work opportunity offering the right candidateRead more

US Gulf coast early Saturday after killing at least 28 people

Cancún - AFP

Hurricane Nate was bearing down on popular Mexican beach resorts and headed for the US Gulf coast early Saturday after killing at least 28 people in Central America. At 0330 GMT, the US National Hurricane Center said the storm had top winds of 121 kilometers (75 miles) per hour, making it just strong enough to reach Category One strength. ItRead more

Nate becomes Category One hurricane: US forecasters

Cancún - AFP

Franklin strengthens to hurricane in Mexico: NHC

Cancún - Emirats Voice

Hurricane Franklin slammed into Mexico's eastern coast early Thursday, sweeping the region with powerful winds and heavy rain capable of producing deadly flash floods. Franklin made landfall near the town of Lechuguillas, some 70 miles (115 kilometers) northwest of the port of Veracruz, as a category one hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center reported at 0600 GMT. That is theRead more

Franklin strengthens to hurricane in Mexico

Cancún - Emirates Voice

Tropical storm Franklin strengthened to a category-one hurricane as it raged towards Mexico for a second assault on Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The NHC said in a report that Franklin was over the Gulf of Mexico 170 kilometers (105 miles) from the major port city of Veracruz. Franklin struck Mexico's eastern Yucatan peninsula on Monday andRead more

Franklin strengthens to hurricane in Mexico

Cancún - Emirats Voice

Storm Franklin set to become hurricane when it strikes

Cancún - Emirates Voice

Tropical Storm Franklin will likely strengthen into a hurricane when it makes landfall again on Mexico's eastern coastline, storm forecasters said Wednesday. Franklin made its first landfall on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula on Monday, dumping heavy rain on some of the country's premier tourist beaches. Moving west Franklin crossed the peninsula, emerging into the warm waters of the Gulf of MexicoRead more

Rout looms for Mexico ruling party in regional vote

Xalapa - Arab Today

Mexico’s ruling party looked set to lose control of several bastions in Sunday’s regional elections, dealing a heavy blow to President Enrique Pena Nieto for failing to crack down on corruption and gang violence. The rout would help set the tone for the next presidential election in 2018, underscoring deep discontent over graft scandals and a sluggish economy, and throwingRead more

At least 4 killed in Mexico shootout

Mexico - ArabToday

At least four people were killed on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire at government offices in Cancun, in southeastern Mexico, according to media reports. Armed gang members targeted the city's security facilities, including the Control, Command, Computing and Communications Center (C4) and the office of the attorney-general, along the Xcaret Avenue. Police then responded. One policeman and three suspected gunmenRead more