Playa del Carmen Council Members Unaware of Status of 334 Patrol Cars
Council members say they don't know the condition of 334 patrol cars bought for $60 million.
Law Enforcement
Suspect Arrested in Cancun Linked to 9 Armed Attacks and 7 Murders
A 19-year-old suspect arrested in Cancun is linked to nine armed attacks and seven murders.
Two Armed Suspects Arrested in Cancun as Residents Try to Block Police
Police arrested two armed men in Cancun; residents threw stones and blocked roads to try to stop the arrest.
Cozumel Tenants Denounce Foreign Business Owners Over Unpaid Rent and Disorder
Local artisans in Cozumel's Plaza del Sol accuse foreign tenants of owing rent and causing disturbances.
Four Sentenced to 50 Years for Kidnapping in Playa del Carmen
Four people received 50-year prison sentences for aggravated kidnapping in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
Extortion in Quintana Roo: Only 10% of Detainees Receive Sentences
Of 324 extortion arrests in two years, only 33 have led to convictions, says state prosecutor.
Quintana Roo Unveils Security and Logistics Plan for 2026 World Cup
Officials presented the Kukulcan Operation Plan to ensure safety and logistics for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Five Dead in Head-On Collision on Merida-Celestun Highway; Teachers, Pregnant Woman, Children Among Victims
A head-on crash on the Merida-Celestun highway killed five, including two teachers, a pregnant woman, and two children.
Mexican Boxer Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez Detained on Cancun-Tulum Highway
Former world champion boxer Gilberto Ramirez was arrested for speeding and suspicious behavior on the Cancun-Tulum highway.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Playa del Carmen’s Palmas 1 Neighborhood
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his bike near Palmas 1 in Playa del Carmen.