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Founded in 1898 by then Lt. Othón Pompeyo Blanco Núñez de Cáceres, Chetumal is now the state capital of Quintana Roo, in the southeast of Mexico. With a high growth rate, economic success, and active social life, Chetumal has become the ideal place for business entrepreneurs and families wanting to live in a peaceful tropical community.
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Juan Carlos Cárdenas Azueta, of the State Health Department, acknowledged that the state is experiencing a psychosis related to swine influenza. Hence there have been a series of rumors that say that have been confirmed cases of the disease in hospitals in Quintana Roo, but there have not been.
He stressed that so far there have been no cases of swine flu in Quintana Roo. This according to the State Laboratory of Public Health, the body responsible for conducting studies to determine when there is a case of such influenza.
— Géner Corono MartinWithout clean water
Fri 24 Apr 2009—200 thousand users affected: Service normalized today ... show/hideA malfunction in the main line of conduction left Chetumal and surrounding villages without water service since early this morning, with an estimated involvement of at least 200 thousand users.
According to the director general of the CAPA, Pedro Flota Alcocer, though the repairs were completed yesterday afternoon, it would be Friday before the service is normal, since it is difficult to fill the driving line, which measures 40 kilometers long and 36 inches in diameter.
— Géner Corono MartinExchange of arms gives security to families
Thu 23 Apr 2009—Coordinated work on three levels of government ... show/hide"Today I can say with great satisfaction, with absolute certainty that the actions are paying off in favor of public safety for quintanarroenses families," said state Governor Felix Gonzalez Canto during the event of an Exchange of Volunteer Fire Arms ", an event which took place at the City Hall of Othón P. Blanco.
— César Castilla AcostaThe sporadic rains that fell on many areas of the state will control some 33 forest fires which had been recorded until yesterday afternoon, said Vicor Sánchez Alcérreca, a member of the Committee on Fire Protection.
— Jesús Amador Torres Géner Corono MartinLowered by influenza
Sun 26 Apr 2009—Unusual presidential decree to combat "mutant" virus ... show/hideThe National Epidemiological Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health has the power to determine the time he deems necessary for isolating any Mexican who suffers or carries germs of the new influenza virus. Also he can purchase medical equipment from abroad without administrative procedure, or too officially close any entertainment and sporting events that endanger the population and he can regulate traffic by land, sea and air.
— Géner Corono MartinWildfires continue without respite and kept growing, and currently 37 are active, although there have been advances in control and clearance in both the North and the South Zone of the State.
— Géner Corono MartinMayan Culture and more
Wed 22 Apr 2009—For the State, Felix stays in the city for the presentation of the Holy Crossing ... show/hideMEXICO CITY, APRIL 21 -- Thanks to the diversity of natural attractions, beaches, and culture, tourism in Quintana Roo has been sustained in the first quarter of 2009. It has increased eight percent despite the global crisis, said Governor Félix Arturo Gonzalez Canto, calling attention to the Third Edition of the Xcaret Travesia Sagrada Maya-Cozumel, which will take place from May 23 to 21.
He noted that foreign tourism accounts for 80% of visitors who arrive daily to Quintana Roo, and its growth continues on par with the 80 thousand hotel rooms that are offered today in the state. The promotion of different destinations and now the rescue of Mayan traditions have undoubtedly attracted more visitors.
— Géner Corono MartinVacant land seized
Mon 20 Apr 2009—Commune initiates 845 proceedings against those who do not clean their land ... show/hideThe Directorate of Revenue of the City Council initiated the inspection of vacant lots in the city, 35 of which have been seized. Over 835 are in the process of execution, after a series of warnings and invitations to their owners to fulfill their obligation to clean them, informed the head of the Legal Department Hacendaria Hector Rodrigo Lopez Sansores.
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