Report Reveals Links Between China, Russia, Iran and Organized Crime in Latin America
A new report details how authoritarian powers cooperate with criminal networks in Latin America to evade sanctions and influence governance.
Law Enforcement
Man Arrested After Verbally Assaulting Police, Fleeing in Mototaxi in Playa del Carmen
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Playa del Carmen after insulting police and trying to escape in a mototaxi.
Playa del Carmen Expands School Safety Program With ‘Operativo Borrador’
Playa del Carmen's Operativo Borrador brings police, prosecutors, and social services to schools to prevent crime and protect students.
Four Cuban Nationals Arrested With Drugs in Cancun Hotel Zone
Four Cuban men were arrested in Cancun's hotel zone on drug charges as part of a security operation.
Young Woman Found Dead With Signs of Violence in Playa del Carmen’s Villas del Sol
A young woman was found dead early Friday in a Villas del Sol home, with authorities investigating it as a…
Man Charged With Human Trafficking in Cancun After Raid Frees Eight Women
A man was charged with human trafficking in Cancun after police rescued eight women from two properties.
Security Forces Launch Large-Scale Inspection Operation at Cancun Prison
Federal and state security forces conducted a major inspection operation at the Cancun prison Friday evening.
Cancun Airport Transport Companies Report 40% Revenue Loss Due to Illegal Taxis
Authorized transport companies at Cancun International Airport say illegal taxis have cut their revenue by up to 40%.
Search Continues for Two Men Abducted in Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Authorities are searching for two men abducted by armed men in Felipe Carrillo Puerto on June 3.
Three Men Jailed for Attempted Murder of Foreign Woman in Merida
Three men face charges for the attempted murder of a foreign woman in northern Merida; they remain in pretrial detention.