Federal Judge Denies Injunction to Playa del Carmen Fishing Leader; Arrest Warrant Stands
A federal judge denied an injunction sought by a Playa del Carmen fishing leader, leaving his arrest warrant for alleged…
Law Enforcement
Driver Loses Arm After Crash on Merida-Cancun Highway
A driver lost his forearm after his pickup truck hit a guardrail on the Merida-Cancun highway when he apparently fell…
Three Injured as SUV Overturns in Early Morning Cancún Crash
Three people were hurt and an SUV overturned after a driver allegedly ran a red light in Cancún early Saturday.
Tourists Scammed in Cozumel Don’t Report Fraud Due to Short Stays, Agents Say
Tourists who buy fake tour packages in Cozumel often don't report fraud because they stay only five to eight hours,…
Asphalt Tanker Trailer Overturns on Tulum–Cobá Highway
A semitrailer carrying 52,000 liters of asphalt overturned on the Tulum–Cobá highway. No injuries or spills were reported.
Quintana Roo Prosecutors Focus on Four Human Trafficking Crimes, Overlook Seven Others
Prosecutors in Quintana Roo concentrate on four human trafficking crimes while seven others go largely uninvestigated, leaving victims without justice.
Federal Health Inspectors Sent to Quintana Roo Hotels Linked to UK Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Mexican health authorities sent federal inspectors to Quintana Roo hotels after UK officials reported 48 cases of cyclosporiasis among tourists.
Playa del Carmen Maintains Security Measures After Extortion Calls
Authorities identified the phone line used to threaten seven Playa del Carmen council members and will keep security measures in…
Playa del Carmen Councilwoman Proposes Exempting Vehicle Theft Victims from Towing Fees
Councilwoman Danna Ramírez Saldaña proposes waiving towing and storage fees for vehicle theft victims in Playa del Carmen.
Stolen Uber Vehicle Found Abandoned in Cancun; Passenger Still Missing
A car stolen at gunpoint from an Uber driver in Cancun was found abandoned, but the abducted passenger remains missing.