Hotel Guests in Chetumal Report Extortion Attempt, Prompt Police Response
Nine hotel guests in Chetumal reported an extortion call, prompting a coordinated police response.
Breaking News from Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula
Nine hotel guests in Chetumal reported an extortion call, prompting a coordinated police response.
Cancún cancels its breathalyzer program after allegations of police extortion and corruption.
Police rescued five Colombian women from a locked house in Cancún after a 911 call.
Cenote Zaci in Valladolid is a rare urban cenote with crystal-clear waters, accessible from the town center.
Tourism officials aim to recover Colombian visitors after arrivals dropped 60% since 2022.
Federal auditors identified irregularities worth $494.8 million in the construction of Cancun's long-delayed Nichupté Bridge.
A shooting in Cancun's El Sheriff neighborhood killed one man and injured three others.
Yucatán integrates three new explosive detection dogs from a U.S. partnership to enhance public safety operations.
A Yucatan hospital adds new diagnostic tools and 41 ICU beds in a 46 million peso investment to meet growing…
A car fell into a storm drain in Chetumal's Caribe neighborhood, highlighting recurring safety issues at the intersection.
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