Mexico Identifies Four Potential Successors to Jalisco Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’
Mexican authorities have identified four potential successors to lead the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after its leader's death.
Crime
Cancún Police Department Undergoes Major Overhaul with 29 Dismissals and 35 Arrests
Cancún police department dismisses 29 officers and arrests 35 in corruption crackdown.
Police Arrest Two Suspects in Killing of ‘Jaguar’ Officer in Quintana Roo Bus Interception
Police arrested two suspects linked to the killing of a state officer in a dramatic bus interception in Quintana Roo.
Four Suspects Charged in Tulum Drug Trafficking Cases
Four individuals face charges for alleged small-scale drug trafficking in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
Fake News Spreads 1,000% Faster Than Fact-Checking Efforts, Expert Warns as Cartels Use Digital Terror
An expert says fake news spreads 1,000% faster than verification efforts, with cartels using it as a terror strategy.
Cancún Activist Group Reports Over 4,000 Missing Persons, Claims Search Operations Suspended Since December
A Cancún activist group reports over 4,000 missing persons and says official search operations have been suspended since December.
El Mencho’s Final Hideout Reveals a Life of Comfort, Not Hiding
The captured CJNG leader's hideout shows signs of permanent residence, raising questions about his protection.
Quintana Roo School Director Removed After Parents Protest Alleged Relationship with Minor
Education officials removed a telesecundaria director after parents protested alleged misconduct with a student.
Cancún Police Officer Arrested for Robbery Had Filed Two Injunctions; Mayor Proposes Reform to Speed Dismissals
A Cancún police officer arrested for robbery had filed injunctions delaying his dismissal, prompting a reform proposal.
Man Shot Three Times in Tulum Attack, Prompting Major Police Response
A man was shot three times in Tulum, prompting a major police and emergency response in the city center.