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…
Courts
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…
Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Shooting That Blinded Construction Worker
A Cancún judge sentenced Ernesto Espinoza Zárate to 16 years and six months for a shooting that cost a construction…
New Injunctions Allege Illegal Detentions, Torture by Playa del Carmen Police
Two new amparo lawsuits allege illegal detentions, incommunicado detention, and torture by municipal police in Playa del Carmen.
Teen Arrested in Double Homicide in Cozumel Neighborhood
A teenager is in custody for the shooting deaths of two young men in Cozumel's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood; police seek…
Property Owners Denounce Sedetus Restrictions in Cancún-Isla Blanca Corridor
More than 300 property owners in Cancún-Isla Blanca say they hold valid titles and are fighting restrictions imposed by Quintana…
Federal Judge Upholds Drug Sentence of Former Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge rejected a request to reduce or modify Mario Villanueva's nearly 36-year sentence for drug trafficking and organized…
Cancún Human Rights Office Receives Complaints Over School Enrollment Fees
Benito Juárez Human Rights Department has received complaints from parents about improper school fees for the 2026-2027 enrollment period.
Lawyers Denounce Alleged Unjust Detention in Cancun as Victims’ Group Arrives
Attorney and activists denounce the alleged unjust detention of Marco Antonio Cano and bring the No Más Presos Inocentes collective…