Elderly Couple in Playa del Carmen Accuse Daughter of Fraud and Attempted Seizure of Home
Two elderly Playa del Carmen residents accuse their daughter of fraud, family violence and property seizure, despite a notarized clause…
Crime
Cancún Taxi Driver Faces Up to 40 Years in Uber Extortion Case
Lawyers for Cancún taxi driver Alexander Contreras say prosecutors are biased in a 2019 extortion case brought by an Uber…
Man Arrested in Cancún for Posing as SIRESOL Official in Extortion Scheme
A 40-year-old man allegedly demanded money from a Cancún business owner in exchange for sparing his shop from closure, police…
Bacalar Cuts Vehicle Theft From 10 Cases a Month to One
Officials in Bacalar say vehicle theft has fallen from up to 10 cases a month to about one, crediting permanent…
Cancún Restaurant Raided in Human Trafficking Investigation
Federal and local officers raided La Pasadita, a downtown Cancún restaurant, over suspected exploitation of underage women; no arrests or…
Federal Judge Delays Hearing on Lili Campos Suspension Bid
A federal court postponed a hearing on former Playa del Carmen mayor Lili Campos's bid to block an administrative case…
Vandals Target Smart Cameras and Panic Buttons in Cancún Hotel Zone
Cancún hotel zone security cameras and panic buttons were vandalized a month after installation; officials say suspects were identified and…
After Mothers’ Protest, Francisca Mariner Femicide Case Moves to Trial in Quintana Roo
A judge admitted all victim evidence after protesting mothers blocked court exits, sending the femicide case against Ángel Salas to…
Four Arrested in Playa del Carmen Kidnapping Case
Four men were arrested in Playa del Carmen after neighbors reported a man held and beaten inside his home over…
Illegal Fishing Undercuts Lobster Prices for Tulum Cooperatives
Illegal lobster fishing in Tulum drives prices down to 350 pesos per kilo, hurting cooperatives that must cover fuel, boats…