Mexico and U.S. Authorities Review Casinos for Possible Money Laundering
Authorities in Mexico and the United States are reviewing 39 business groups that operate casinos, betting parlors, and online gambling…
Crime
Fatal Crocodile Attack in Puerto Vallarta Raises Safety Concerns for Beachgoers
A 28-year-old tourist died after an apparent crocodile attack near the beach area of the Marriott hotel in Marina Vallarta,…
Former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge Released From Prison to House Arrest
A federal judge acquitted Roberto Borge of organized crime charges; he remains under house arrest on money laundering allegations.
Police Arrest Drug Distributor on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo
Authorities arrested a suspected drug distributor on Federal Highway 307, seizing dozens of marijuana and crystal meth doses.
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.
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.