Cancun Police Crackdown on Motorcycle Gatherings: 91 Arrested, 104 Bikes Seized
Police in Cancun arrested 91 people, including 33 minors, and seized 104 motorcycles during an operation targeting illegal motorcycle gatherings.
Crime
Former Quintana Roo Governor Acquitted of Organized Crime, Remains Under House Arrest
A federal judge acquitted former Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge of organized crime, but he remains under house arrest on…
Mahahual Taxi Drivers Threaten Protests Over Alleged Concession Fraud
Drivers accuse union leaders of awarding 19 taxi permits to cronies and family members instead of long-waiting members.
How Criminal Groups Use the 2026 World Cup to Launder Money
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate a record wave of legal and illegal sports betting, creating fresh…
Cancun Man Pays $35,000 Bail to Avoid Arrest in Fatal Residential Collapse
Amir N. posted a 35,000-peso bond to avoid arrest after a fatal residential collapse in Cancun that killed two.
Former Teacher Arrested for Raping Teenager Over a Month in Playa del Carmen
Wilbert “N” is accused of sexually assaulting his former student multiple times while living with her for a month.
Man Killed in Shooting at His Home in Cancun, FGE Investigates
A 41-year-old man was shot dead at his home in Cancun's Tierra Maya neighborhood. Two suspects on a motorcycle are…
Investors Accuse Real Estate Developer of Fraud in Tulum’s Vinza Ocean Project
Investors say they were defrauded by a Tulum real estate developer that failed to deliver apartments or refunds.
Authorities Warn of Fake Driver’s License Scams in Chetumal
Quintana Roo officials alert public to fraudulent driver's license offers on social media and announce criminal complaints.
Suspect Detained After Shooting Two People in Cancun
A man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people in Cancun; family members subdued him until police arrived.