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…
Law Enforcement
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…
Playa del Carmen Woman Charged With Torturing 8-Year-Old Daughter
A woman faces trial for torturing and abusing her 8-year-old daughter in Playa del Carmen, prosecutors said.
Stolen Boat Recovered in Cancun Hotel Zone
Authorities recovered a boat reported stolen from a dock in Cancun's Hotel Zone. No arrests have been announced.
Authorities Dismantle Drug Greenhouse in Lázaro Cárdenas, Quintana Roo
State prosecutors, army and navy raided two properties in Quintana Roo, seizing firearms, grenades and a marijuana greenhouse.
Fatal Head-On Crash on Highway 307 Leaves One Dead, One Injured
A head-on collision on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo left one driver dead and another injured.
US Tourist Dies After Falling From 18th Floor of Cancun Hotel
A US woman died after falling from the 18th floor of a Cancun hotel; her husband was detained for questioning.
Thefts Account for 59% of Tourist Complaints Handled by CAPTA in Playa del Carmen
Thefts made up 112 of 189 incidents reported by tourists to CAPTA in Playa del Carmen in the first quarter,…
Five Arrested in Deadly Cancún Bar Shooting
Police arrested five people after a fatal Cancún bar shooting that wounded five others, including a 7-year-old girl.