Passenger Sentenced for Carrying Ammunition at Cozumel Airport
A federal judge sentenced a passenger to over three years in prison for possessing ammunition at Cozumel International Airport.
Crime
Woman Charged With Extortion in Cancun After Threatening Domestic Worker
A woman was charged with extortion for allegedly threatening a domestic worker and stealing valuables in Cancun.
Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit Reports 46.8% Surge in Financial Crime Complaints
Mexico's UIF filed 91 complaints against 1,128 people for money laundering, corruption, and tax fraud from January to May 2026.
Journalist Roxana Guzman Found Dead After Kidnapping in Veracruz
Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman was found dead after being kidnapped from her home in Veracruz, authorities confirmed.
Suspicious Mototaxi Triggers Police Operation in Northwest Cancun
A report of armed men in a mototaxi led to a large police operation in Cancun but no arrests were…
Three Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Tulum; Police Seize Crystal, Cocaine, Tusi, Ecstasy and Other Substances
Three men were arrested in Tulum on drug distribution charges; authorities seized various synthetic drugs and narcotics.
Attempted Kidnapping of Taxi Driver Triggers Major Police Operation in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
A taxi driver narrowly escaped an abduction attempt in rural Quintana Roo, prompting a large-scale search operation.
State Prosecutor Seizes Two Hotels Inside Tulum’s Jaguar Park
Quintana Roo prosecutors seized two hotels in Tulum's Jaguar Park early Friday, citing no reason.
Taxi Driver Found Dead on Cancun-Puerto Morelos Highway
A Playa del Carmen taxi driver was found dead early Friday on the Cancun-Puerto Morelos highway with multiple stab wounds…
Search Underway for Veracruz Woman Missing in Cancun for 9 Days
Lizbeth Bustos Vera, 43, disappeared in Cancun on June 16. Authorities seek public help.