Tulum Separates Two Inspection Officials Amid Corruption Allegations; Traffic Department Also Under Review
Two inspectors in Tulum were removed after citizen complaints of extortion. The mayor says traffic officers will also be investigated.
Crime
Federal Judge Upholds Charges Against Woman in Xibalba Pet Cremation Fraud Case
A federal judge in Chetumal upheld charges against Briseidy Koo Dávila for impersonating a veterinarian in the Xibalba pet cremation…
Woman Detained in Isla Mujeres for Recording Police Sparks Rights Debate
A woman was detained by Isla Mujeres police for recording them. Rights groups say documenting public officials is legal.
Trump’s G7 Comments Push Mexico to Intensify Anti-Drug Operations
Mexico seizes over 3 tons of cocaine and a massive meth lab after Trump's G7 comments on cartels.
Decapitated Body Found in Two Locations in Cancun Neighborhood
A man's body and head were found in separate spots in Cancun's Villas Otoch Paraíso. Authorities investigate possible organized crime…
Woman Killed, Man Injured in Hit-and-Run on Punta Sam Highway
A woman died and a man was injured after a company bus struck their motorcycle on the Punta Sam highway;…
Man Used TikTok to Lure Girls Into Drug Trafficking in Tulum, Sent to Prison
A man recruited three teenage girls via TikTok to sell drugs in Tulum; he has been ordered to pretrial detention.
Two Motorcyclists Critically Injured in Playa del Carmen Crash
A man and woman were critically injured after their motorcycle hit a parked car and then a taxi in Playa…
Authorities Seize Property in Playa del Carmen Linked to Ex-Mayor Lili Campos Investigation
Mexican authorities seized a property in Playa del Carmen as part of an investigation linking former mayor Lili Campos to…
Young Man Severely Injured in Machete Attack During Brawl in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
A young man suffered severe machete wounds in a brawl in Felipe Carrillo Puerto; the suspect fled before police arrived.