Playa del Carmen Launches School Bag Inspections After Student Drug Incidents
Playa del Carmen begins random bag checks in schools after students were found with drugs, causing intoxications.
Javier Mendez
Quintana Roo Revokes 7 Transport Permits in Zero-Tolerance Crackdown Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Authorities revoked seven public transport concessions as part of a zero-tolerance policy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Quintana Roo Deploys First 92 Elite Tourist Police Officers in Cancun, Riviera Maya
Quintana Roo launches a new tourist police model with 92 specially trained officers deployed in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and…
Former Ministerial Police Officer Found Guilty in 2020 Cancun Disappearance Case
A former ministerial police officer was convicted for the 2020 disappearance of two young people in Cancun.
Truck Fire on El Tintal-Playa del Carmen Highway Leaves Vehicle Destroyed, No Injuries
A Dodge truck caught fire on the El Tintal highway near Playa del Carmen; occupants escaped unharmed.
Federal Agents Arrest Suspect After Chase in Playa del Carmen, Sparking Kidnap Fears
A federal operation in Playa del Carmen led to an arrest after a chase, initially mistaken for a kidnapping.
Three Bar Attacks in Less Than a Week Leave One Dead, One Wounded in Playa del Carmen
Three armed attacks on bars in Playa del Carmen in under a week have left one dead, one wounded, and…
Armed Forces and State Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer in Cancun
Authorities in Cancun arrested a man suspected of drug dealing during a joint patrol, seizing marijuana and crystal meth.
Man Found Dead Inside Home in Cancun Residential Complex
A man was found dead in his home in Residencial Arbolada, Cancun. His sister reported valuables and a vehicle missing.
Mexican Navy Seizes Boat With Spearfishing Gear and 400 Liters of Gasoline Off Progreso
Mexican Navy intercepts a vessel with spearfishing equipment and fuel near Progreso, Yucatán.