Authorities Arrest Four, Seize Drugs in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel Raids
State and federal forces arrested four people and seized drugs during two raids in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
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Sentencing Hearing for ‘El Güero’ Guzmán López Postponed to March 2027
U.S. authorities postponed the sentencing preparation hearing for Joaquín 'El Güero' Guzmán López to March 1, 2027.
Tourist Accuses Tulum Police of Extortion and Gas Station Scam
A tourist says Tulum police towed his rental car, demanded cash to release it, and a gas station attendant charged…
Man’s Body in Advanced Decomposition Found in Tulum Vacant Lot
Authorities in Tulum are investigating after a man's body in advanced decomposition was found in a vacant lot near the…
Cancun Migration Chief Removed Over 935 Fraudulent Documents
Retired Rear Admiral Carlos Manuel Bandala González has been removed as head of migration in Cancún amid a probe into…
Mototaxis in Playa del Carmen Continue to Operate Outside Designated Routes
Mototaxi drivers in Playa del Carmen keep operating outside approved routes, raising safety concerns among residents and passengers.
Three People Arrested in Tulum With More Than 96 Bags of Suspected Marijuana
Police in Tulum arrested two women and a man after finding more than 96 bags of suspected marijuana during a…
Mexican Navy Rescues 16 People off Progreso Coast
The Mexican Navy rescued 12 adults and four children from a small boat northeast of Progreso, Yucatan, and turned them…
Poultry Giants Crío and Bachoco Accused of Pollution, Deforestation in Yucatán
Maya communities in Yucatán accuse poultry giants Crío and Bachoco of manure dumping, water pollution, and deforestation.
Spider Monkey Rescued in Cancún Sparks Wildlife Trafficking Alert
A spider monkey was rescued in Cancún after residents reported the animal in an urban area, highlighting the dangers of…