Families Allege Abuse, Neglect at Chetumal Prison
Relatives of inmates at Chetumal prison report physical abuse, prolonged isolation, and medical neglect.
Crime
Violent Crash Between Bus and Truck Leaves Several Injured in Cancun
A collision between a Selva Maya bus and a pickup truck on the Gas-Auto highway injured several people.
Man Arrested With Drugs and Ammunition After Fleeing Police in Cancun
A man was arrested in Cancun after trying to flee police, found with marijuana, .380 cartridges, and cash.
Tortured Body Found on Dirt Road in Cancun’s Avante Neighborhood
A man's body with signs of torture was found on a dirt road in Cancun's Avante neighborhood. Authorities are investigating.
Crash on Highway 307 Leaves Driver Critically Injured After Night of Partying
A driver is in grave condition after a rollover crash on Highway 307 near Playa del Carmen.
Kidnappings Rise in Quintana Roo During First Quarter of 2026
Nine kidnappings reported in Quintana Roo in Q1 2026, with civil groups recording far more cases than official figures.
Mexican Authorities Shut Down Illegal Waste Dump in Playa del Carmen
Authorities in Playa del Carmen shut down an illegal sewage dump from a construction site into the sea.
Mob Attempts Lynching of Suspected Child Abuser in Cancun
A mob in Cancun tried to lynch a man suspected of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, burning his motorcycle.
Two Arrested in Tulum With Over 180 Doses of Drugs in Separate Operations
A woman and a man were detained in Tulum with more than 180 doses of suspected narcotics in two separate…
Jet Ski Rams Swimmers at Cancun Beach, Injuring 5
A jet ski crashed into swimmers and beachgoers at Cancun's Forum Beach, leaving five injured including a child.