Family of Woman Killed in Progreso Boat Accident Demands Answers

Daniela Gómez, who died after falling from a boat in Progreso, Yucatán

Progreso, Yucatán — Two weeks after Daniela Gómez, 28, died after falling from a boat in Puerto Progreso, her family is demanding answers and urging the people who were with her to testify before the State Prosecutor’s Office.

Gómez, a native of Mexicali who lived in Mérida, died on July 26 after falling into the sea from a vessel and allegedly being struck by its propeller. She was taken to a hospital in Mérida, where her death was confirmed.

According to relatives, only two of the six people who were aboard the boat with her have come forward to give statements. The family says the case was initially reported as a maritime accident but believes there are still unresolved questions about what happened that night.

Relatives are asking authorities to continue the investigation and are calling on the other passengers to appear before the State Prosecutor’s Office to provide their testimony.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx