Man Injured in Violent Street Robbery in Playa del Carmen
A man was injured during a violent street robbery in Playa del Carmen, prompting police and emergency response.
Crime
Cancún Municipal Inspector Faces Criminal Extortion Charges
A Cancún municipal inspector faces extortion charges for allegedly demanding protection payments from street vendors.
Fire Consumes Abandoned Former Playboy Casino in Cancún’s Hotel Zone
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an abandoned former Playboy casino in Cancún's Hotel Zone on Sunday.
Gunmen Attack Playa del Carmen Bar, Injuring One Person
A shooting at a bar in Playa del Carmen injured one person early Sunday morning.
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.
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,...