Police Officer Injured in Operation in Isla Mujeres
A police officer was injured during a security operation in Isla Mujeres; officials have not yet confirmed key details.
Law Enforcement
Five Injured in Serious Crash on Merida-Cancun Bypass
A collision between a tourist van and a car on the Merida-Cancun bypass left five people injured late Saturday.
Playa del Carmen GAMA Operation Promotes Safer, More Orderly Traffic
Traffic safety operation in Playa del Carmen has carried out 158 checkpoints and 1,133 citations since January.
Gangs Recruit Minors as Young as 11 in Progreso, Lawyer Warns
Criminal gangs are recruiting children ages 11-17 in Progreso, Yucatán, for theft, assaults, and drug distribution, a local lawyer warned.
Fatal Combi Crash on Mérida-Cancún Highway Kills One, Injures Several
One person died and several were injured when a passenger van crashed in heavy rain on the Mérida-Cancún highway.
Five Injured in Collision Between Tourist Van and Car in Cancun
Five people were injured when a tourist van and a car collided on the Mérida-Cancún highway bypass near the Maya…
Dead Calves Found in ‘Witch’s Cenote’ in Bacalar Stir Mystery
Two dead calves were found in Bacalar's Cenote de la Bruja and two more nearby, reviving local legends and drawing…
Three Arrested, Drugs and Equipment Seized in Quintana Roo Raids
Three people were arrested and drugs, surveillance cameras, and payment terminals were seized in simultaneous raids across Cozumel, Bacalar, and…
Fire Destroys Home in Playa del Carmen’s In House Neighborhood
An early-morning fire destroyed a home in Playa del Carmen's In House neighborhood. No injuries were reported.
Playa del Carmen Police to Strengthen LGBTQI+ Victim Support Training
The city's specialized police unit will receive additional training to better serve LGBTQI+ victims, officials announced.