Cancún Traffic Officer Caught on Video Demanding Bribe From Tourists
A Cancún traffic officer was recorded allegedly soliciting a $630 bribe from foreign tourists in Puerto Juárez.
Law Enforcement
Cancun Police Crackdown on Motorcycle Gatherings: 91 Arrested, 104 Bikes Seized
Police in Cancun arrested 91 people, including 33 minors, and seized 104 motorcycles during an operation targeting illegal motorcycle gatherings.
Mexico May Extend Cellphone Registration Window as Millions Remain Unlinked
Mexico’s mandatory cellphone registration program may be headed for a last-minute extension, but users should not treat that as guaranteed…
Former Teacher Arrested for Raping Teenager Over a Month in Playa del Carmen
Wilbert “N” is accused of sexually assaulting his former student multiple times while living with her for a month.
Man Killed in Shooting at His Home in Cancun, FGE Investigates
A 41-year-old man was shot dead at his home in Cancun's Tierra Maya neighborhood. Two suspects on a motorcycle are…
Quintana Roo Expands Body Camera Use; 50% of Police Now Equipped
Half of Quintana Roo's state and municipal police now use body cameras, with a $5 million peso investment planned for…
Authorities Step Up Security Inspections at Bars and Nightclubs in Playa del Carmen
Officials from three levels of government agreed to reinforce security operations in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Tulum.
Cancun Motorcyclists Face Fines Over 3,000 Pesos for Skipping Paperwork
Motorcyclists in Cancun caught without plates, permits, or licenses face fines exceeding 3,000 pesos.
Suspect Detained After Shooting Two People in Cancun
A man was arrested after allegedly shooting two people in Cancun; family members subdued him until police arrived.
Suspect Known as ‘El Coquerito’ Charged With Trafficking Minors in Tulum
A man accused of recruiting teenagers via social media for drug trafficking in Tulum has been formally charged.