Playa del Carmen Begins Voluntary Gun Surrender Drive
Playa del Carmen hosts a weeklong voluntary gun surrender drive, offering anonymity and cash for weapons, military items, and toy…
Law Enforcement
Mexico Security Cabinet Says It Has No Information on ‘Cuban Mafia of Quintana Roo’
Mexico's security cabinet says it has no information on the Cuban Mafia of Quintana Roo after a New York Times…
Cancún Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Two Injured in Valle Verde
A shooting in Cancún's Valle Verde neighborhood left three people dead and two wounded; the attackers fled on a motorcycle.
Suspected Marijuana Packages Wash Ashore Near Tulum
Authorities seized about 25 kilograms of suspected marijuana that washed ashore between Akumal and Bahía Príncipe in Tulum.
Estefania Mercado Surveys Forest Fires in Puerto Aventuras From the Air; 400 Hectares Affected
Mayor Estefania Mercado surveyed forest fires in Puerto Aventuras from the air; about 400 hectares of jungle have burned.
Quintana Roo Posts 60.4% Drop in Homicides, Third Nationally
Quintana Roo recorded a 60.4% drop in daily intentional homicides from January to July 2026, ranking third among Mexican states.
Playa del Carmen Residents Protest for Second Night Over Power Outages
Residents blocked key intersections in Playa del Carmen for a second night as power outages continued to disrupt neighborhoods.
Taxi Destroyed in Playa del Carmen Crash After Driver Runs Stop Sign
A Nissan pickup ran a stop sign and smashed into a taxi in Playa del Carmen, leaving the taxi destroyed…
Family of Woman Killed in Progreso Boat Accident Demands Answers
Family of Daniela Gómez demands answers and urges witnesses to testify in Progreso boat death.
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl From Holbox Found Safe in Chetumal
An 11-year-old girl reported missing from Holbox last week was found safe in Chetumal, authorities said.