Critics Blast Quintana Roo Security Department Over Late-Night Torture Apology
The Quintana Roo public security department issued a late-night apology for police torture, drawing accusations of a 'bad news dump.'
Javier Mendez
Environmentalists Expand Legal Challenge to Maya Train Road in Tulum
Selvame MX expands amparo lawsuit, arguing Tren Maya lacks authority to build road over Sac Actun cave system.
DUI Checkpoints in Playa del Carmen Towed 616 Vehicles and Issued 982 Fines
Playa del Carmen's DUI checkpoint operations led to 616 vehicles towed and 982 fines in the first seven months of…
Playa del Carmen Suspends 25 Police Officers Amid Misconduct Investigations
Mayor Estefanía Mercado announced 25 municipal police officers are suspended amid citizen complaints and investigations.
Final Appeal Reportedly Denied in Playa del Carmen’s “Lord Cobarde” Case
Nearly a decade after an attack between neighbors left Roberto Hugo González Cabrera unable to move his arms or legs,…
Ex-Mayor Paoly Perera’s Truck Caused Fatal Crash, Report Says
Preliminary findings say former mayor Paoly Perera's truck was speeding on wet pavement, lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic,…
Five Detained After Deadly Shooting at El Paisa Restaurant-Bar in Cancún
Five people were detained after an armed attack at El Paisa restaurant-bar in Cancún left one dead and five injured,…
Former Playa del Carmen Mayor Loses Amparo Bid; Case Files Head to Administrative Tribunal
Former Playa del Carmen Mayor Lili Campos loses amparo appeal; first of 12 case files sent to Administrative Justice Tribunal.
Driver Escapes Serious Injury After SUV Crashes Near Puerto Aventuras
A driver escaped with minor injuries after a Nissan Rogue left Federal Highway 307 and struck a streetlight near Puerto…
Extortion in Mexico Hits Highest Level in 11 Years, Coparmex Says
Mexico saw 6,562 extortion cases in H1 2026, up 9.17% year-over-year, with Coparmex warning the figure is just the tip…