Vulcan Calls Insignificant Award After ICSID Ruling on Calica, Insists Mexico Violated NAFTA
Vulcan criticized a modest award while Mexico claimed a legal victory in the long-running Calica dispute.
Courts
Maya Communities Win Court Order for Pig Farm Inspections in Yucatán
A federal judge ordered environmental inspections of pig farms in Yucatán after Maya communities won a definitive suspension in an…
Playa del Carmen Bar Raid Frees 11 Possible Trafficking Victims
A raid on a Playa del Carmen bar led to the rescue of 11 women and the arrest of the…
Grupo Xcaret-Linked Company Seeks $20 Million Purchase Of Dolphin Company’s Mexican Parks
A company closely associated with Grupo Xcaret has offered $20 million plus value-added tax for five Mexican operations owned by…
Worker Alleges Labor Exploitation at Playa del Carmen Restaurant
A worker has publicly accused a Playa del Carmen restaurant of labor exploitation, including 18-hour shifts and wage theft.
Quintana Roo Prosecutors Secure Charges Against 8 Suspected Drug Dealers in Three Municipalities
Eight people face drug trafficking charges in Quintana Roo after prosecutors presented evidence linking them to drug sales.
Mexico Moves to Protect Four Maya Words From Unauthorized Commercial Use
Mexico launches a process to protect four Maya words from unauthorized commercial use, calling on communities to participate.
Torture Allegations Against Quintana Roo Investigator Confirmed by Human Rights Commission
A state investigator allegedly tortured a taxi driver to obtain two confessions, confirmed by Quintana Roo's human rights commission.
Four Suspected Extortionists Arrested in Playa del Carmen
Four suspects arrested for extorting a bar owner in Playa del Carmen, threatening violence and firing shots.
US Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Federal Charges Against ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
The Southern District of California seeks to dismiss an indictment against Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada following his life sentence.