Mexico Approves Tourism Law Reforms to Combat Child Sex Tourism Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Mexico passes reforms requiring ID checks at hotels and transport to fight child exploitation during the 2026 World Cup.
Crime
Drugs Seized in Three Cancun Bars as Part of Statewide Raids
Authorities seized marijuana, crack, cocaine, and crystal meth in three Cancun bars during coordinated raids across Quintana Roo.
Fire damages Xcaret base in Cancún hotel zone
Cancún, Quintana Roo — A fire on Saturday night consumed part of a palapa-style building...
Hotel worker reports sexual harassment in Tulum
Tulum, Quintana Roo — A housekeeper at a Tulum hotel reported alleged sexual harassment by...
Gulf Cartel Regional Leader Arrested in Yucatan After Fleeing to Mexico’s Southeast
Mexican authorities arrested a Gulf Cartel regional leader in Yucatan who had fled there to evade capture.
Mototaxi burned in Cancun amid union turf war
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A mototaxi was set on fire in Cancun early Saturday morning,...
Highway crashes injure three, cause traffic chaos in Mexico
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Two separate crashes on the Playa del Carmen–Tulum highway...
Armed Attack Halts Search for Missing Persons in Playa del Carmen
An armed attack forced a search group to suspend operations after finding clothing and shoes in Xpu-Ha.
Former Municipal Official and Union Leader Hugo Valdez Gunned Down in Puerto Morelos
Hugo Valdez, a former official and union leader, was shot dead outside his home in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo.
Celestún Mayor Accused of Orchestrating Pyramid Scheme Involving Protected Coastal Land
Celestún's mayor allegedly collaborated with a real estate firm to sell protected federal land in a pyramid scheme.