Judge Orders Pretrial Detention for Five Suspected Drug Dealers in Cancun
A judge ordered pretrial detention for five men arrested in Cancun on drug charges.
Crime
Man Charged With Extortion in Cancun for Demanding $5,000 Monthly ‘Protection’ Payment
A man has been charged with extortion in Cancun for allegedly demanding monthly protection payments from a home maintenance worker.
Gunmen Fire Over 20 Shots at Playa del Carmen Bar, Triggering Major Police Response
Armed attackers fired more than 20 rounds at Bar Las Palmas in downtown Playa del Carmen. No injuries or arrests…
Ride-Share Driver Caught Without Permits in Tulum
A driver for the InDriver platform was caught operating without required permits near the ADO terminal in Tulum.
Four Arrested in Puerto Morelos for Murder of Young Mother
Four suspected gang members arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 24-year-old mother of four.
US Treasury Orders Probe Into Bank Accounts of Seven Mexican Governors
The US Treasury has ordered foreign banks in Mexico to investigate the accounts of seven governors, mostly from Morena.
Makala Pendley Murder Shocks Mexico and US; Family Says She Was Six Months Pregnant
US citizen Makala Pendley, 30, was found dead in Chiapas. Her ex-partner is the main suspect.
Teenager Escapes Captivity, Hospitalized With Severe Injuries in Chumpón
A 17-year-old girl escaped two-day captivity in Chumpón, suffering fractures, cuts, and stab wounds. Suspect at large.
US Issues Travel Alert Citing Terrorism Risk in Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico, adding terrorism as a risk factor for World Cup host…
Cancun Taco Shop Owner Accuses Two Men of Posing as Journalists to Avoid Paying
Two men allegedly claimed to be journalists to avoid paying at a Cancun taco shop, leading to a confrontation.