Cancún Offers Sargassum Cleanup as Alternative to Fines or Jail for Minor Offenses
Cancún allows offenders to clean sargassum instead of paying fines or serving jail time.
Crime
Eleven People Charged in Drug Cases Across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum
Eleven people face charges for drug-related offenses in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.
Playa del Carmen Reports 53% Drop in Homicides for First Quarter of 2026
Playa del Carmen saw a 53% reduction in homicides during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period…
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Teotihuacan Pyramid Shooting; Attacker Found with Columbine Literature
A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site left two dead and 13 injured, with the attacker found carrying Columbine-related materials.
Playa del Carmen Street Vendors Allege Police Abuse in Unequal Enforcement
Social media videos show authorities confiscating goods from artisans while others operate with permits.
Foreign Tourist Assaults Airport Worker in Cancun, Sparking Online Debate
A foreign tourist was filmed attacking a service worker at Cancun International Airport, dividing public opinion.
Residents Accuse Authorities of Fabricating Arrests and Extortion in Chiquilá and Holbox Operations
Locals in Chiquilá and Holbox report arbitrary detentions and extortion by authorities during security operations.
Yucatan Traffic Deaths Reach 65 in First Four Months of 2026
65 people have died in traffic accidents in Yucatan from January to April 2026, with vulnerable road users seeing significant…
Argentine Woman Denounces Mexican Authorities’ Handling of Her Cancún Disappearance Case
An Argentine woman accuses Quintana Roo authorities of misrepresenting her disappearance case as mental illness.
Woman’s Body Found on Highway Near Kantunilkín in Quintana Roo
A woman's body was discovered on a highway near Kantunilkín, prompting a major police operation in Quintana Roo.