Yucatán Jails Fewer People Than Quintana Roo, but Family and Sex Crimes Dominate
Yucatán's prisons hold fewer inmates than Quintana Roo's, with family violence and sexual offenses as leading crimes.
Law Enforcement
Mexico and US Edge Toward Major Confrontation Over Refusal to Arrest Officials
President Claudia Sheinbaum refuses to arrest officials accused by the US, risking a severe bilateral crisis.
Argentine Driver Arrested After Crash on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo
An Argentine man was arrested after a crash on Highway 307 near Playa del Carmen, where he allegedly vandalized the…
Overcrowding Blamed for Cozumel Boat Accidents, Mayor Says
Cozumel's mayor says overcrowding is the main cause of boat accidents, citing a recent sinking where capacity was exceeded.
Quintana Roo to Hold Voluntary Disarmament Fairs in Five Municipalities
Starting July 27, authorities will collect firearms, ammunition, and toy weapons in exchange for incentives.
Police Search Home Where Five Skulls Were Found in Cancun
Authorities conducted a new search at a Cancun home where five skulls and bones were discovered, linked to a murder…
Four Years On, No Trace of Missing Mexican Teen Fernanda Canul
Fernanda Cayetana Canul Blanco, 12, vanished in 2022. Suspects arrested but her whereabouts remain unknown.
Family of Man Who Died at Cancun Hotel Alleges Investigation Irregularities, Social Media Censorship
Family of Amado Isaac Sánchez Lomelí says hotel cleaned the scene and restricted social media comments about his death.
Two Men Charged With Sexual Offenses Against Minors in Puerto Morelos and Chetumal
Two men face charges for sexual crimes against minors in separate cases in Puerto Morelos and Chetumal.
Playa Del Carmen Residents Tear Down Fence To Prevent Beach Access Closure
Residents of Colonia Colosio tore down a fence blocking access to Playa 72, vowing to defend public beach access.