All 13 Men Reported Missing in Bacalar Found Alive
Bacalar, Quintana Roo — All 13 men reported missing in the municipality of Bacalar have been found alive, officials confirmed Wednesday.
The Quintana Roo Peace and Security Coordination Group said the men were located early Wednesday during a search operation coordinated by federal, state and municipal authorities. They were found in good health and have been turned over to the State Prosecutor’s Office, where investigators are working to determine what happened.
The circumstances surrounding the group’s disappearance remain under investigation.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
