Tulum Business Owners Allege Unauthorized Fees for Security Camera Connections
Tulum businesses report being charged 1,200–1,500 pesos to link cameras to city surveillance systems, a free service.
Crime
Torture Allegations Against Quintana Roo Investigator Confirmed by Human Rights Commission
A state investigator allegedly tortured a taxi driver to obtain two confessions, confirmed by Quintana Roo's human rights commission.
Threatening Calls To Playa del Carmen Council Members Traced To Mexico City, State Says
State authorities say threatening calls received by members of the Playa del Carmen City Council appear to have been part…
Four Suspected Extortionists Arrested in Playa del Carmen
Four suspects arrested for extorting a bar owner in Playa del Carmen, threatening violence and firing shots.
Tulum Fires 30 Officials Over Alleged ‘Coyote’ Bribery Schemes
Tulum has fired about 30 municipal officials this year for allegedly running bribery and false consulting schemes.
US Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Federal Charges Against ‘El Mayo’ Zambada
The Southern District of California seeks to dismiss an indictment against Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada following his life sentence.
Cancún Accounts for Nearly Half of Fake Travel Offer Fraud Cases, Report Finds
A new report finds Cancún is the top destination for fake travel offers, accounting for nearly half of all cyber…
Video of LGBT Activist Attacked in Oxxo Store in Playa del Carmen
LGBT activist Joe Zavala was attacked and insulted inside an Oxxo store in Playa del Carmen. A video of the…
Image Theft on Social Media Goes Unreported in Quintana Roo, Officials Say
Theft of women's images from social media to create fake profiles is a crime, but few report it, officials say.
Quintana Roo Officials Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Vehicle Theft Victims
Scammers pose as prosecutors, ask for documents and payments to return recovered vehicles.