Estefanía Mercado Rescues Six Abandoned Animals in Puerto Aventuras
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led a rescue of five dogs and a cat from an abandoned home in Puerto Aventuras after…
Law Enforcement
Fire Damages Pizzeria in Southern Merida, Prompts Large Emergency Response
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at La Pizzada in southern Merida on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported; damage was…
Playa del Carmen to Monitor Militarized Pentathlon Groups After Tamaulipas Incident
Officials in Playa del Carmen say they will monitor militarized pentathlon youth groups following a deadly incident at a militarized…
Mexican Navy Rescues 11 Tourists Adrift in Bacalar Lagoon
A tourist boat with 11 people aboard was left adrift after losing power; the Mexican Navy evacuated everyone safely.
Cancun Collective Secures Standardized Rewards for Missing Persons Cases
A Cancun collective persuaded state prosecutors to set a uniform 250,000-peso reward for information on missing persons cases.
Pickup Truck Hits Cargo Truck on Gas Auto Road in Cancún
A Nissan Frontier rear-ended a cargo truck on the Gas Auto road in Cancún; the pickup driver suffered minor injuries.
Armed Robbery at Playa del Carmen Hardware Store Prompts Manhunt
An armed man robbed a hardware store in Playa del Carmen, prompting a large police search for the suspect.
Tulum Police Face Tougher Oversight in Recovery Push
State officials are tightening oversight of Tulum police, adding body cameras and dismissing unfit officers as part of a broader…
Illegal Shark Sales at Quintana Roo Markets Alarm Researchers
Experts say unlabeled, juvenile sharks are sold in Quintana Roo markets, threatening shark populations and leaving consumers in the dark.
Police Accused in Shooting of Young Man in Cancun
A young man was shot in Cancun's Region 251 after an alleged encounter with police, who have not been identified.…