U.S. Military Uses High-Energy Laser to Down Cartel Drones on Southern Border
U.S. forces used the new AMP-HEL laser system to neutralize three cartel drones near the southern border.
Law Enforcement
Mexican Navy Rescues Two Castaways off Isla Mujeres
The Mexican Navy rescued two men spotted by a tanker about 28 kilometers east of Isla Mujeres.
Two Women Face Trial in Playa del Carmen Teen Labor Exploitation Case
Two women accused of exploiting three teenagers from Chiapas in Playa del Carmen have been ordered to stand trial.
Two Mexican Nationals Plead Guilty to Supporting CJNG Drug and Arms Trafficking in Texas
Two Mexican nationals admitted in Texas federal court to providing material support to the CJNG cartel through drug and weapons…
US Fugitive Wanted for Homicide in Iowa Arrested in Isla Mujeres
A US man wanted for homicide in Iowa was arrested in Isla Mujeres and handed over to immigration authorities.
Homicides in Playa del Carmen Drop 46.4% in First Seven Months of 2026
Intentional homicides in Playa del Carmen fell 46.4% in January–July 2026, while vehicle theft and burglaries also saw double-digit declines,…
Mexican Forces Seize 135 Exotic Animals and 68,000 Liters of Diesel in Tamaulipas
Federal forces in Tamaulipas seized 135 exotic animals, including jaguars and Bengal tigers, along with about 68,000 liters of diesel.
Mototaxi Driver Dies in Playa del Carmen Crash
A 41-year-old mototaxi driver died after running a stop sign and colliding with a car in Playa del Carmen.
Hotel Transport Firms Seek Driver Points System in Quintana Roo
Companies moving hotel staff in Cancún propose a points system to stop drivers with repeated infractions from switching jobs without…
Bus Crashes Into Van and Drags It on Tulum Avenue in Cancún
A bus operator was injured when a bus collided with and dragged a Turicun van on Tulum Avenue in Cancún.