Police Arrest Suspected Fake Shamans in Umán After Fraud Allegations in Oxholón
A couple posing as shamans was arrested in Umán, Yucatán, for allegedly defrauding families in Oxholón with fake healing rituals.
Law Enforcement
Motorcyclist Unidentified After Crash on Cancun Highway
A motorcyclist remains unidentified after a crash on the Cancun highway; he is hospitalized with leg fractures.
Gunmen Fire on Home in Cancun’s Paseos Kabah Neighborhood; Investigation Underway
Gunmen fired at a home in Cancun's Paseos Kabah neighborhood. No injuries were reported; the state prosecutor's office is investigating.
Taxi and Private Car Collide in Chetumal, No Injuries Reported
A taxi and a Nissan Versa crashed in downtown Chetumal on Sunday. No injuries were reported.
Playa del Carmen Launches School Bag Inspections After Student Drug Incidents
Playa del Carmen begins random bag checks in schools after students were found with drugs, causing intoxications.
Quintana Roo Revokes 7 Transport Permits in Zero-Tolerance Crackdown Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Authorities revoked seven public transport concessions as part of a zero-tolerance policy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Quintana Roo Deploys First 92 Elite Tourist Police Officers in Cancun, Riviera Maya
Quintana Roo launches a new tourist police model with 92 specially trained officers deployed in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and…
Former Ministerial Police Officer Found Guilty in 2020 Cancun Disappearance Case
A former ministerial police officer was convicted for the 2020 disappearance of two young people in Cancun.
Dog Attacks on the Rise in Quintana Roo, Over 500 Injured This Year
More than 500 people have been injured by dog bites in Quintana Roo this year, prompting calls for responsible pet…
Truck Fire on El Tintal-Playa del Carmen Highway Leaves Vehicle Destroyed, No Injuries
A Dodge truck caught fire on the El Tintal highway near Playa del Carmen; occupants escaped unharmed.