Three Men Face Trial for Sexual Crimes in Benito Juarez and Playa del Carmen
Three men have been ordered to stand trial for rape and sexual abuse in Benito Juarez and Playa del Carmen.
Law Enforcement
Man Wanted for Aggravated Homicide Arrested in Cancun
Police in Cancun arrested a man with an active warrant for aggravated homicide after he crossed the street erratically.
After Wave of Violence at Restaurants and Bars, Playa del Carmen Mayor Activates Interagency Security Plan
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado led a security meeting after a deadly attack at a restaurant, activating a joint…
Mara Lezama Strengthens Institutions to Combat Extortion in Quintana Roo
Governor Mara Lezama closes training project to fight extortion, with 340 officials trained and new protocols developed.
Armed Men Rob Church During Service in Cancun, Sparking Fear
Three armed men robbed a church in Cancun during a service, stealing cash, phones, and a vehicle. No arrests have…
Three Women Rescued From Suspected Sex Trafficking in Playa del Carmen
Authorities rescued three Mexican women from suspected sexual exploitation during a raid in Playa del Carmen.
Colombian Woman Killed in Broad Daylight in Cancun
A Colombian woman was shot dead in Cancun while collecting loan payments. The suspect fled on foot and then by…
Cancún Officials to Assess Need for Earthquake Warning System After Two Tremors
After two earthquakes in eight days, Cancún officials are reviewing whether to implement a seismic alert system for the region.
Fire at CFE Substation in Cancun Causes Power Outages Across Multiple Areas
A fire at a CFE substation in Cancun early Wednesday caused power outages in several areas. No injuries reported.
16 Men Charged With Domestic Violence in Six Quintana Roo Municipalities
Sixteen men were charged with domestic violence in six Quintana Roo municipalities; ten were ordered held in pretrial detention.