Quintana Roo Reports 121 Rape Cases After Official Count Correction
After two months with zero reported rapes, Quintana Roo now records 121 cases following a correction by the national security…
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Illegal Arms Trafficking Fuels Violence in Quintana Roo
Authorities seized over 573 firearms in 15 months, but corruption and porous borders keep illegal weapons flowing.
Yellow Festival in Holbox Boosts Tourism With Cuban Night Celebration
The Yellow Festival in Holbox featured a Cuban night with live music, gourmet food, and cocktails, boosting local tourism.
Kidnapping Ends in Tragedy: One Man Found Dead, Another Survives in Akumal
One man was found dead and another injured after a kidnapping in Akumal, Quintana Roo.
The Xk’ook’ Song: Maya Legend of the Nightingale That Makes Corn Grow
A Maya legend holds that the xk'ook' nightingale's song stimulates corn growth, marking the agricultural cycle.
Officials Urge Census of Homeless Population Amid Possible Human Trafficking Ring in Playa del Carmen
After a homeless woman sought help at city hall, officials suspect a trafficking ring bringing people from nearby towns to…
Young Man Shot Dead in Jose Maria Morelos, Dies During Hospital Transfer
A young man was fatally shot in Jose Maria Morelos; he died en route to the hospital.
Federal Agents Raid Fishing Cooperative in Isla Mujeres, Detain Two
Federal agents raided a fishing cooperative in Isla Mujeres, detaining two people and seizing weapons.
Alleged Rapist Avoids Jail for a Year After Judge Postpones Hearing 15 Times
A man accused of rape has evaded pretrial detention for over a year after a judge postponed his hearing 15…
Wild Tours Begins Construction on Roots Beach Club in Cozumel Without Environmental Approval
WT Group International Wild Tours started site preparation for Roots Beach Club in Cozumel while Semarnat still reviews its environmental…