Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — Authorities raided a bar on Rueda Medina Avenue and rescued 11 Mexican women who were allegedly forced into prostitution, the State Prosecutor’s Office announced.
The operation, led by the State Prosecutor’s Office, took place at a bar located between Boca Nueva and Isla Blanca streets after investigators obtained a search warrant as part of a human trafficking probe.
According to preliminary investigations, the women were recruited with promises of good pay as waitresses and hostesses. Over time, however, they were allegedly pressured into providing sexual services to customers.
Most of the victims were single mothers with little education. They earned between 1,500 and 2,500 pesos per service, but a large portion of the money went to the bar’s managers. They also had to pay rent for rooms and were fined if they missed work.
During the raid, officers seized computers, documents, cash, condoms, notebooks with notes, and adult material.
After the operation, the property was secured by the State Prosecutor’s Office. The 11 women received legal support and accompaniment from the Executive Commission for Victim Assistance of Quintana Roo.
Investigations continue to identify and arrest those responsible for the trafficking ring.
