Playa del Carmen to Overhaul Traffic Regulations by 2027
Playa del Carmen is updating its traffic code with new fines, scooter rules, and mobility improvements expected in 2027.
Javier Mendez
Nine Charged in Drug Dealing Crackdown in Cancun and Playa del Carmen
State prosecutors have charged nine people with drug dealing offenses in Cancun and Playa del Carmen as part of a…
Child Trafficking Investigations Surge in Quintana Roo
Authorities report a sharp rise in trafficking investigations, with minors spotted selling goods on the streets of Chetumal and Bacalar.
Two Buses Collide in Cancun, Injuring Five
Five people were injured when a Turicun bus rear-ended an Autocar bus at a Cancun intersection Sunday night. None appeared…
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car in Playa del Carmen
A young motorcyclist was killed in Playa del Carmen when an allegedly speeding red Kia hit him at an intersection.
Environmental Group Expands Injunction Against Road Over Sac Actún System in Tulum
Sélvame MX expands its injunction against a road over the Sac Actún cave system near Tulum, questioning Tren Maya's legal…
Quintana Roo Leads Yucatan Peninsula in Reported Crimes With 5,075 Investigation Files in July
Quintana Roo recorded 5,075 investigation files in July, the highest crime count in the Yucatan Peninsula, with property crimes leading…
Taxi Driver Held in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Motorcyclist in Cancun
A taxi driver accused of killing a motorcyclist in a 2025 hit-and-run in Cancun has been ordered to stand trial…
Cancún Steps Up Inspections for Adulterated Alcohol in Bars and Hotels
Authorities in Cancún are conducting ongoing inspections of hotels, bars, and shops to detect adulterated alcohol and verify tax compliance.
Playa del Carmen Man Charged With Aggravated Extortion of Store Employee
A convenience store employee signaled police when a man demanded weekly protection money, leading to his arrest and aggravated extortion…