Ex-Tax Chief in Quintana Roo Linked to Million-Dollar Contracts and Luxury Property
Former Quintana Roo tax chief Héctor José Contreras Mercader is linked to a $80.5 million vehicle lease contract and a…
Crime
Environmental Closures Surge 200% in Yucatán as Illegal Clearing and Agrochemicals Degrade Soil and Aquifer
Federal environmental actions in Yucatán more than doubled in early 2026, but illegal deforestation and agrochemical use continue unabated.
Victims’ Rights Advisor Arrested in Quintana Roo on Domestic Violence Charges
A legal advisor for Quintana Roo's victims' commission was arrested on domestic violence charges involving his ex-partner.
Man Killed in His Home in Cancun’s Donceles Neighborhood
A man was shot dead in his home in Cancun's Donceles neighborhood; two suspects on a motorcycle fled the scene.
Two Missing Children Found Safe in Costa Mujeres After Overnight Search
Two children, aged 10 and 13, were found safe after disappearing from a military base in Isla Mujeres.
Tulum Treasurer Resigns After Detention at Cancun Airport With Firearm
Tulum's treasurer resigned after being detained at Cancun airport with a firearm, the city council confirmed.
Woman’s Body Found Buried in Patio of Her Home in Cancun
Lizbeth Bustos Vera, missing since June 16, was found buried under a concrete slab in her home's patio.
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Three Cars in Cancun, No Injuries Reported
A suspected drunk driver crashed a Jeep into three cars on a Cancun avenue, causing major damage but no injuries.
Four Charged After Raid on Loan Shark House in Cancun’s Region 528
Four people face drug charges after a raid on a house linked to illegal lending in Cancun.
Federal Judgment Against NASPlaya Co-Founder Adds Weight to Questions Around Playa del Carmen Investment Dispute
A U.S. federal court has entered a default judgment against Matthew Weatherbee, co-founder of the Playa del Carmen real estate,…