Man Arrested With Drugs and Ammunition After Fleeing Police in Cancun
A man was arrested in Cancun after trying to flee police, found with marijuana, .380 cartridges, and cash.
April 2026
Tortured Body Found on Dirt Road in Cancun’s Avante Neighborhood
A man's body with signs of torture was found on a dirt road in Cancun's Avante neighborhood. Authorities are investigating.
Crash on Highway 307 Leaves Driver Critically Injured After Night of Partying
A driver is in grave condition after a rollover crash on Highway 307 near Playa del Carmen.
Kidnappings Rise in Quintana Roo During First Quarter of 2026
Nine kidnappings reported in Quintana Roo in Q1 2026, with civil groups recording far more cases than official figures.
Massive Sargasso Arrival Overnight Hits Akumal Bay, Cleanup Restores Beach Within Hours
A sudden sargasso influx covered Akumal Bay at dawn, but rapid cleanup by tourism workers cleared the beach by afternoon.
Mexican Authorities Shut Down Illegal Waste Dump in Playa del Carmen
Authorities in Playa del Carmen shut down an illegal sewage dump from a construction site into the sea.
Power Outages in Chiquilá Spark Anger, Threat of Roadblocks
Residents and businesses in Chiquilá face nightly blackouts, threatening tourism to Holbox and prompting calls for CFE action.
Mob Attempts Lynching of Suspected Child Abuser in Cancun
A mob in Cancun tried to lynch a man suspected of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, burning his motorcycle.
Children’s Day festivities bring joy to 100+ Quintana Roo communities
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — In an unprecedented effort to bring joy to children,...
Hotel Tulum Aeropuerto Hits 95% Occupancy After International Events
Hotel Tulum Aeropuerto reports 95% occupancy driven by Nascar Series 100 and Air Show Tulum 2026.