Couple Ordered to Pretrial Detention for Extorting Woman in Cancun
A judge ordered pretrial detention for a couple accused of extorting a woman in Cancun.
Crime
Body of Man With Gunshot Wounds Found in Cancun
A man's body with gunshot wounds was found in Cancun's El Milagro neighborhood. Authorities are investigating.
Abandoned Car Found Linked to Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Cancun
A black Nissan Sentra found abandoned in Cancun may be linked to a fatal hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist.
Teen Drowns in Cancun Lagoon After Skipping School With Friends
A 14-year-old boy drowned in a Cancun lagoon after skipping school with friends. Rescue efforts continue.
Quintana Roo Issues Second Conviction for Digital Violence
A woman was sentenced to four years in prison for sharing intimate images without consent on Facebook.
Third Suspect Arrested in Tulum Murder Case
Abimael 'N', alias 'El Chino', was arrested for the February murder of Martin 'N' in Tulum.
Fraud Alert: Fake Traffic Fine SMS Scam Targets Cancun Residents
Scammers impersonate Quintana Roo traffic agencies via SMS, demanding payment for fake fines.
Police Raid Bar in Isla Mujeres, Rescue 11 Women From Human Trafficking Ring
Authorities raided a bar in Isla Mujeres, rescuing 11 Mexican women allegedly forced into sex work.
Nighttime Operation Shuts Down Bars in Playa del Carmen Tourist Zone
Authorities closed several businesses in Playa del Carmen for operating beyond permitted hours during a nighttime inspection.
Mexican Authorities Seize Drugs and Surveillance Gear in Four Raids Across Quintana Roo
Four raids in Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Bacalar netted drugs, surveillance cameras and other items.