Authorities Shut Down Cancún Bar in Human Trafficking Investigation
Police raided and sealed a bar near Cancún's city hall in a human trafficking investigation.
Crime
Young Man Suffers Machete Attack to Skull in Tulum Neighborhood; Attacker Escapes
A young man was critically injured in a machete attack in Tulum's Yokolkin neighborhood; the assailant fled.
Man Charged in Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Fraud Scheme in Quintana Roo
A man faces fraud charges for a cryptocurrency mining investment scheme that allegedly defrauded a victim of 400,000 pesos.
Ambush Kills State Police Officer in Rural Quintana Roo
A state police officer was killed in an ambush during a patrol near Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Three Suspects Arrested with Drugs and Firearm in Tulum Following Anonymous Tip
Police in Tulum arrested three men with drugs and a firearm after an anonymous tip led to a coordinated operation.
Authorities Rescue Five Minors from Labor Exploitation and Drug Trafficking in Cancún
Federal and state forces rescued five adolescents from forced labor and drug sales in Cancún businesses.
Wanted Murder Suspect Worked as Police Officer in Playa del Carmen for Years
A man wanted for a 2020 murder in Veracruz worked as a police officer in Playa del Carmen for over…
Suspect Charged with Extortion After Demanding Protection Money from Playa del Carmen Grocery Store
A suspect faces aggravated extortion charges for demanding protection money from a Playa del Carmen store.
Woman Charged in Yucatan Real Estate Fraud After Allegedly Disappearing with Buyer’s Money
A woman faces fraud charges in Yucatan after allegedly taking money for a property she didn't own.
Tour Guides Accuse Officials of Selling Jobs at Chichén Itzá for Up to $150,000
Independent guides at Chichén Itzá allege job positions are being sold for up to $150,000 to relatives of certain groups.