Quintana Roo to Reinstate School Backpack Inspections Amid Rising Youth Risks
Quintana Roo plans to reinstate school backpack inspections after a rise in violence, addiction, and risky behavior among minors.
Law Enforcement
Newborn Found Abandoned in Trash Container in Cancun
A newborn was found abandoned in a trash container in Cancun early Monday morning.
Interpol Red Notice Fugitive Denis Ivziku Operated Drug and Arms Trafficking From Yucatan
Denis Ivziku, wanted by Interpol, was arrested in Quintana Roo for trafficking drugs and arms from Yucatan to Canada.
Hells Angels leader arrested in Cancun
Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo — Mexican authorities arrested a Canadian man described as a major...
Two Bars Shut Down in Playa del Carmen for Operating Outside Legal Hours
Authorities closed two bars in Playa del Carmen for operating past legal hours, citing safety risks and noise complaints.
Mototaxi and Motorcycle Collision Injures Woman in Playa del Carmen
A woman was injured when a mototaxi and a motorcycle collided in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.
Homeless Individuals Set Abandoned Cancun Hospital on Fire for Fourth Time This Year
Homeless individuals set fire to the old Cancun General Hospital for the fourth time this year, authorities said.
Authorities Seize Truck With Drugs and Weapons Near Tulum
Police in Quintana Roo seized a truck containing marijuana, moly, and firearm magazines near Tulum.
Quintana Roo Government Vows to Keep Tough Penalties for Violent Transit Operators
State officials say more than 20 operators have been sanctioned in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.
New Cancun Prison Project Still Awaiting Federal Funding, Cost Estimated at Over 2 Billion Pesos
Quintana Roo's new prison in Cancun requires 2-2.5 billion pesos in federal funding as inmate population surges.