Man Climbs CFE Power Poles, Triggers Major Police Response in Akumal
A man climbed power poles at a CFE substation in Akumal, prompting a large emergency response.
Crime
State Auditor Demands Former Playa del Carmen Mayor Repay Over 80 Million Pesos
Former Playa del Carmen mayor Lily Campos must clarify or repay over 80 million pesos after audit finds irregularities.
Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Patrol in Cancún, Assaults Officers
A drunk driver crashed into a police patrol in Cancún and physically assaulted officers before being subdued.
Bus Driver Dies at Wheel in Cancún After Collision on López Portillo Avenue
A public bus driver died Friday afternoon while driving in Cancún after losing consciousness at the wheel.
Woman Injured After Being Hit by Taxi in Playa del Carmen
A woman was injured after being struck by a taxi in Playa del Carmen's Centro neighborhood.
Three Men Arrested in Cancún Drug Bust, Suspected of Narcotics Distribution
Police arrested three men in Cancún suspected of drug distribution and seized marijuana and crystal meth.
Camper Fire Sparks Alarm in Bacalar Tourist Zone, One Person Injured
A camper fire in Bacalar caused alarm among tourists and residents, leaving one person with minor burns.
Neighbors Detain Man Accused of Indecent Exposure in Cancún
Residents in Cancún detained a man accused of indecent exposure near a child before police arrived.
Souvenir or Crime? The Hidden Cost of Taking Marine Life from Mexico’s Beaches
Illegal harvesting of sea stars in Cancún's hotel zone continues despite penalties of up to nine years in prison.
Construction Worker Killed in Playa del Carmen After Wall Collapses
A 25-year-old construction worker died after a wall collapsed at a building site in Playa del Carmen.