Trump Accuses Mexico of Being ‘Epicenter of Cartel Violence,’ Announces New Military Coalition
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new military coalition targeting drug cartels, calling Mexico the epicenter of violence.
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Man Fatally Shot Near Tulum Municipal Palace in Early Morning Attack
A man was shot dead near Tulum's municipal palace early Thursday, marking the latest homicide in the tourist destination.
Five Men Charged With Drug Trafficking in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel
Five men face charges for alleged drug trafficking in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, with some held in pretrial detention.
Authorities Rescue 39 Alleged Human Trafficking Victims in Cancún Bar Raid
Police found 39 women during a raid on a bar in Cancún, suspected victims of sexual exploitation.
Man Shot by Motorcycle Assailants in Cancún Neighborhood
A man was shot multiple times by two suspects on a motorcycle in Cancún's Villas Otoch neighborhood.
Welding Spark Suspected in Bacalar Hotel Fire
A hotel in Bacalar caught fire Saturday, possibly due to a welding spark, with no injuries reported.
Cozumel Police Officers Suspended After Video Shows Alleged Excessive Force Against Women
Two Cozumel police officers suspended after video shows alleged excessive force against women during eviction.
Fire Destroys 60-70 Businesses in Oaxaca’s Punta Zicatela Tourist Zone
A fire destroyed 60-70 businesses in Punta Zicatela, Oaxaca, affecting over 200 workers. No injuries reported.
Man Kidnapped and Beaten in Quintana Roo as Authorities Remain Silent on Disappearances
A man was kidnapped and beaten in Señor, Quintana Roo, amid a pattern of disappearances with little official response.
Tourism Workers in Tulum Report Persistent Informal Promoters at Archaeological Site Entrances
Tourism workers in Tulum report persistent informal promoters at archaeological site entrances, affecting visitor experience.