Illegal Arms Trafficking Fuels Violence in Quintana Roo
Authorities seized over 573 firearms in 15 months, but corruption and porous borders keep illegal weapons flowing.
Javier Mendez
Kidnapping Ends in Tragedy: One Man Found Dead, Another Survives in Akumal
One man was found dead and another injured after a kidnapping in Akumal, Quintana Roo.
Officials Urge Census of Homeless Population Amid Possible Human Trafficking Ring in Playa del Carmen
After a homeless woman sought help at city hall, officials suspect a trafficking ring bringing people from nearby towns to…
Young Man Shot Dead in Jose Maria Morelos, Dies During Hospital Transfer
A young man was fatally shot in Jose Maria Morelos; he died en route to the hospital.
Federal Agents Raid Fishing Cooperative in Isla Mujeres, Detain Two
Federal agents raided a fishing cooperative in Isla Mujeres, detaining two people and seizing weapons.
Alleged Rapist Avoids Jail for a Year After Judge Postpones Hearing 15 Times
A man accused of rape has evaded pretrial detention for over a year after a judge postponed his hearing 15…
Tulum Airport Workers Allege Labor Harassment, Document Retention by Security Firm
Over 10 workers at Tulum International Airport accuse a private security company of labor harassment, document retention, and unpaid wages.
Notaries Accused of Stealing 2,000 Hectares of Land in Yucatan
Notary Patricio Solís Millet and his brother Pedro are accused of leading a network that seized over 2,000 hectares across…
Authorities Rescue 18 Women From Human Trafficking, Forced Prostitution in Cancun
Mexican authorities rescued 18 women from a bar in Cancun where they were forced into prostitution as part of a…
Authorities Raid Offices at Plaza Azuna in Cancún Amid Secrecy
State prosecutors and National Guard searched offices at Plaza Azuna in Cancún on Friday. No details released.