Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Rape of Teenage Girl in Cancun
A judge in Cancun sentenced Daniel Ramón Jeremy Ávalos Esquivel to 37 years in prison for raping a teenage girl…
Courts
Tulum Citizens Group Files Human Rights Complaint Over Planning Council Rules
Tulum Unido filed a rights complaint arguing city planning council selection rules unfairly restrict participation.
Environmentalists Demand Reparations and Transparency After Mexico’s Win in Vulcan Case
Environmental groups say Mexico's arbitration win over Vulcan's Calica quarry does not end the conflict, demanding full transparency and social…
Prosecutor’s Office Tops Human Rights Complaints in Playa del Carmen
The state prosecutor's office faces the most complaints before Quintana Roo's human rights commission, mostly over poor service and investigation…
Playa del Carmen to Build Digital Platform to Oversee Notaries
Playa del Carmen will develop a digital platform linking notaries to the treasury to automate property sale reports and boost…
Torture Doesn’t Work for Justice, Human Rights Official Says
A human rights official says torture is not a way to obtain justice as six amparo filings target Playa del…
Maya Communities Demand Full Release of ICSID Award in Legacy Vulcan Case
Community groups urge Mexico to publish the full ICSID award in the Legacy Vulcan case, saying the dispute isn't over…
Man Sentenced to Nearly 38 Years in Killing of Cuban Woman in Cancún
A hitman receives 37 years and six months in prison for fatally shooting a Cuban woman on orders from a…
Seven Men Face Charges in Quintana Roo Marijuana Greenhouse Case
Seven men are held in pretrial detention after a judge linked them to marijuana greenhouses and cannabis distribution in Quintana…
Judge Orders Trial for Four Suspects in Playa del Carmen Extortion Shooting
A judge ordered four suspects to trial for extorting a Playa del Carmen bar owner after shots were fired at…