Tulum Treasurer Detained at Cancun Airport for Gun Possession
Vicente Francisco Aldape Moncada was arrested after National Guard found a .22 caliber firearm in his luggage.
Crime
Family Reports Possible Robbery Attempt on Highway to Playa del Carmen
A family says eggs were thrown at their SUV, then a car followed them on a dark stretch of highway…
Former Quintana Roo Official Survives Shooting in Playa del Carmen
A former state official was shot in Playa del Carmen, highlighting persistent violence despite recent security pledges.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine at Cancun Airport
A man caught with nearly a kilogram of cocaine at Cancun International Airport was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Mexican Navy Helps Capture Two Suspects in Holbox Shooting
Mexican Navy and state police arrested two suspects after a shooting near a hotel on Isla Holbox.
12 Kilos of Cocaine Found Hidden in Wheelchair at Cancun Airport
National Guard officers discovered 12 kg of cocaine hidden in a wheelchair at Cancun International Airport.
Residents Block Chetumal-Bacalar Highway Over Power Outages, CFE Intervenes After Nearly Five Hours
Residents blocked the Chetumal-Bacalar highway for nearly five hours to protest constant power outages, prompting CFE intervention.
Gunmen Open Fire on Driver Near School in Playa del Carmen, One Wounded
A man was shot while driving near a school in Playa del Carmen; he drove himself to a hospital.
Dump Truck Crash on Federal Highway 307 Kills One, Injures Another
A dump truck crash on Highway 307 near Tulum left one dead and one seriously injured.
Isstey Warns of Fraudulent Loan Offers in Yucatan
Isstey warns beneficiaries about phone scams offering loans up to 600,000 pesos.