Quintana Roo Prosecutor Reports 1,182 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued, 589 Staff Removed
State prosecutor Raciel López Salazar announced 1,182 trafficking victims rescued, 333 extortion arrests, and a 60.7% drop in homicides.
Law Enforcement
Cancun Residents Demand Curfew and Police Patrols at Playa del Niño
Residents of Villas Playa Blanca call for stricter rules at Playa del Niño to curb noise and alcohol abuse.
Gunmen Open Fire at Playa del Carmen Bar During Mexico-Ecuador Match, Wounding Two
Armed assailants fired into a bar in Playa del Carmen during the Mexico-Ecuador match, wounding two people.
Interpol Joins Search for Australian Man Missing in Mexico
Interpol has joined the search for Jesse Bruzzese, a 35-year-old Australian-Italian man from Western Australia who has been missing in…
Quintana Roo Prosecutor Investigates Argentine Man for Allegedly Assaulting Teenager
An Argentine man is under investigation for allegedly punching a teenager who stopped his motorcycle for a dog in Felipe…
Over 8,000 Businesses in Playa del Carmen Obtain Environmental Operating Permits
More than 8,000 businesses in Playa del Carmen have obtained environmental operating permits; authorities urge remaining establishments to comply.
Dog Dies, Two Rescued in Playa del Carmen Apartment Fire
One dog died and two were rescued in a Playa del Carmen apartment fire likely caused by a short circuit.
Police Rescue Three Kidnapped Men in Cancun, Foil Planned Execution
State police rescued three kidnapped men in Cancun, arresting two suspects and seizing weapons and drugs.
Cancun Residents Subdue Suspected Robber After Attempted Mugging
Residents in Cancun caught and beat a suspected robber after he attacked a pedestrian early Tuesday.
Woman Arrested in Playa del Carmen for Attempting to Sell a Minor
Police in Playa del Carmen arrested a 26-year-old woman accused of trying to sell a minor for money.