Federal Judge Blocks Prison Return for Ex-Quintana Roo Governor Mario Villanueva
A federal judge ruled Mario Villanueva Madrid can remain under house arrest due to his poor health, overturning a prison…
Crime
Volkswagen Beetle Engulfed in Flames in Playa del Carmen Neighborhood
A Volkswagen Beetle caught fire in a Playa del Carmen neighborhood, causing total loss but no injuries.
Cancun Man Rescued After Father Pays Ransom in Phone Extortion Scam
Authorities in Cancun located a man after his father paid a ransom in a phone extortion scheme.
Cancún Internet Provider Accuses Civil Protection Officer of Extortion Attempt
A Cancún civil protection officer allegedly demanded 50,000 pesos to overlook permit violations at an internet company.
Parents Line Up Before Dawn to Retrieve Children Detained in Cancún Street Racing Crackdown
Dozens of parents gathered early to retrieve their children detained during overnight street racing operations in Cancún.
Activists Block Akumal Road to Protest Detention of Cenote Defender ‘Juanito’
Residents blocked a road in Akumal to protest the arrest of an activist, leading to his release.
Quintana Roo Officials Confirm Three Bodies Found in Leona Vicario Grave, Dispute Higher Reports
State prosecutor confirms three bodies found in Leona Vicario, disputes media reports of twelve.
Federal Judge Denies Release for Woman Accused in Union Leader’s Murder
A federal judge upheld pretrial detention for Lesly María Rodríguez, implicated in the 2025 killing of union leader Mario Machuca.
Residents Block Access to Akumal Community Over Arrest in Cenote Land Dispute
Residents block access to Xuxubí community in Akumal, protesting the arrest of a local man in a land dispute involving…
Woman Reports Jewelry Theft and Pawn Shop Dispute in Tulum
A woman in Tulum reports stolen jewelry and difficulties recovering it from a pawn shop.