Holbox Island Businesses Face Dual Threat of Official Extortion and Organized Crime
Businesses on Holbox Island in Mexico report excessive municipal taxes and organized crime extortion, threatening the tourism economy.
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Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Patrol in Cancún, Assaults Officers
A drunk driver crashed into a police patrol in Cancún and physically assaulted officers before being subdued and arrested.
Two Cars Collide on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo, No Serious Injuries Reported
A collision between two vehicles on Highway 307 near the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya caused traffic delays but no…
Firefighters Rescue Woman from Playa del Carmen House Fire
Firefighters rescued a woman from a house fire in Playa del Carmen after a driver spotted smoke and called emergency…
Motorcyclist Airlifted with Severe Head Trauma After Collision with SUV in Tulum
A motorcyclist suffered severe head trauma and multiple fractures after being hit by an SUV in Tulum's Aldea Tulum neighborhood.
Authorities Rescue Abandoned Dog and Puppies from Playa del Carmen Construction Site
Emergency crews rescued a dog and her three puppies from an abandoned construction site in Playa del Carmen.
Metal Rods Pierce Family Car in Cancún Traffic Accident
A family escaped injury after metal rods from a truck pierced their car in Cancún.
Wildlife Encounters Increase in Puerto Morelos as Animals Enter Homes and Streets
Firefighters rescue crocodiles, snakes, and lizards from homes in Puerto Morelos as habitat loss pushes wildlife into urban areas.
Maya Train Freight Terminal in Quintana Roo Projected for Late 2026 Completion
Military engineers aim to finish the Maya Train's multimodal freight terminal in Quintana Roo by late 2026, with commercial cargo…
Human Remains Found in Muyil Identified as Man Missing Since 2023
Authorities confirm skeletal remains discovered in Muyil belong to David Alejandro R.Z., missing since May 2023.