Yucatán Fisheries Agency Urges Fishermen to Stop Diving for Octopus
Yucatán's fisheries agency is warning fishermen against diving for octopus, citing safety risks and conservation concerns.
Law Enforcement
Environmentalists Warn of Sick Dolphins in Quintana Roo
Environmentalists say water contamination in Puerto Aventuras is making dolphins sick and call for an end to captive shows.
Ex-Mayor Paoly Perera’s Truck Caused Fatal Crash, Report Says
Preliminary findings say former mayor Paoly Perera's truck was speeding on wet pavement, lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic,…
Two Men Injured in Electric Shock During Illegal Power Hookup in Playa del Carmen
Two men suffered electric shocks while attempting an illegal power line connection in Playa del Carmen. One was hospitalized, the…
Five Detained After Deadly Shooting at El Paisa Restaurant-Bar in Cancún
Five people were detained after an armed attack at El Paisa restaurant-bar in Cancún left one dead and five injured,…
Driver Escapes Serious Injury After SUV Crashes Near Puerto Aventuras
A driver escaped with minor injuries after a Nissan Rogue left Federal Highway 307 and struck a streetlight near Puerto…
Extortion in Mexico Hits Highest Level in 11 Years, Coparmex Says
Mexico saw 6,562 extortion cases in H1 2026, up 9.17% year-over-year, with Coparmex warning the figure is just the tip…
Drug Dealing Crimes Rise 30% in Quintana Roo
Officials recorded 1,898 retail drug offenses from January to July, up from 1,460 in the same period of 2025.
Quintana Roo Residents Surrender Over 3,000 Cartridges in Disarmament Fairs
Residents in Playa del Carmen and Othón P. Blanco turned in more than 3,000 cartridges and several firearms during voluntary…
Two Women Arrested and Drugs Seized in Raids Across Bacalar and Cancun
State prosecutors arrested two women and seized drugs, bank cards and a vehicle in coordinated raids in Bacalar and Cancun.