Two Extortionists Sentenced to 22 and 15 Years in Cancún
Two men received separate prison terms for extorting Cancún merchants by posing as members of criminal groups and demanding protection…
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Quintana Roo Congress Approves Single-Nationality Rule for Top Elected Offices
Quintana Roo lawmakers fast-tracked a constitutional reform requiring presidential, gubernatorial and Mexico City candidates to renounce any foreign nationality.
US Lawmakers Press Mexico to Resolve Vulcan Materials’ Calica Dispute
Bipartisan US lawmakers urged Mexico's ambassador to resolve the Vulcan Materials dispute over Calica's closure, citing property rights and worker…
Mexico’s Senate Approves ‘Anti-Meme’ Law With Five-Year Prison Terms
Mexico's Senate approved a reform imposing one to five years in prison for fraudulent use of institutional imagery, sending it…
Playa del Carmen Launches Survey Work to Legalize San Judas Tadeo Neighborhood
Mayor Estefanía Mercado launched topographic surveys to begin regularizing San Judas Tadeo, promising legal certainty for hundreds of families.
Quintana Roo Lawmakers Propose Up to 15 Years in Prison for Corrupting Minors
A Quintana Roo lawmaker wants up to 15 years in prison for adults who involve minors in drinking, drugs, sexual…
Mexico Investigating 17 People After New Review of Phone Calls in Ayotzinapa Case
Federal prosecutors are reviewing 17 people identified through a new analysis of phone calls from the night of the 2014…
New Disciplinary Model Leads to 106 Sanctioned Police Officers in Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo's new police disciplinary model has produced 106 sanctions from 217 resolved cases, with none overturned in court.
Quintana Roo Expands Civic Justice Model to Five Southern Municipalities
Quintana Roo is rolling out its Civic Justice model to five southern municipalities, reforming regulations and training police to resolve…
Quintana Roo Real Estate Sector Pushes for Legal Reforms to Curb Fraud
Real estate developers in Quintana Roo want tighter laws and certified agents to reduce fraud and strengthen legal certainty for…