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.
Courts
Federal Judge Allows Clearing Over Sac Actún Underground Rivers, Citing Lack of Evidence
A federal judge denied an injunction against clearing over the Sac Actún cave system, ruling environmentalists failed to specify risks.
Journalists Union Proposes Law to Protect Reporters in Quintana Roo Amid Rising Violence
A journalists' union in Quintana Roo has proposed a state law to protect reporters, citing slow federal response to threats.
Mexico Supreme Court Strikes Down Five-Year Cohabitation Requirement for Widow’s Pension
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that requiring five years of cohabitation for a widow's pension is unconstitutional.
Most Inmates in Quintana Roo Prisons Await Sentencing, Data Shows
Nearly 70% of inmates in Quintana Roo prisons have not received a final sentence, causing overcrowding and straining the justice…
Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Attempted Femicide and Homicide in Playa del Carmen
A man received 33 years and four months for attempted femicide and homicide after a 2022 shooting in Playa del…
First Legal Challenge Filed Against Mexico’s Mandatory Cellphone Registration
An Aguascalientes resident files an amparo to block mandatory phone registration, citing privacy and data protection concerns.
Three Alleged Hitmen Charged With Murder of Teenager in Cancun
Three men face murder charges for the killing of a teenager in Cancun; two others previously charged.
Quintana Roo Labor Department Opens 20 Cases Against Companies for Unpaid Profit Sharing
Quintana Roo's labor department has initiated 20 administrative proceedings against companies for failing to pay profit sharing to workers.
Court Orders School to Pay $21 Million to Expelled Student, Sparking Debate on Bullying Protocols
A Mexican court ordered a private high school to pay 21 million pesos to a former student expelled over harassment…