Shooting Disrupts Tourist Zone in Tulum, No Injuries Reported
A shooting in Tulum's tourist area caused panic but left no injuries, raising security concerns.
Crime
Second Bar Shooting in Playa del Carmen This Month Targets ‘El Antídoto’
Gunmen attacked a bar in Playa del Carmen, the second such incident this month amid extortion threats.
Young Man Drowns in Artificial Lagoon at Cancún Residential Complex
A 22-year-old man drowned while swimming in an artificial lagoon at a Cancún residential complex Tuesday night.
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While Riding Scooter in Playa del Carmen
A woman died after being hit by a Chevrolet while riding a scooter at a Playa del Carmen intersection.
Body Found in Refrigerator in Cancun Identified as Missing 16-Year-Old
A body discovered in a refrigerator in Cancun has been identified as a missing 16-year-old boy.
Tourists Miss Flight After Collision with Public Transit Van in Mérida
Five tourists were injured in a crash with a public transit van in Mérida, causing them to miss their flight.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Upholds Financial Intelligence Unit’s Power to Freeze Bank Accounts
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled the Financial Intelligence Unit can freeze bank accounts without foreign requests.
Alleged Extortion Leader Arrested in Lázaro Cárdenas, Quintana Roo
Authorities arrested a suspected criminal leader accused of extortion and controlling surveillance systems in northern Quintana Roo.
Family Conflicts Drive 95% of Youth Disappearance Alerts in Quintana Roo
Most missing youth alerts in Quintana Roo stem from family disputes, not criminal activity, officials report.
Drunk Drivers Cause Crash in Cancún, Two Injured and Suspects Arrested
Two drunk drivers caused a serious crash in Cancún, injuring two people and leading to their arrest.