Suspect in Cancun Aqua Collapse That Killed 2 Ordered to Stand Trial, Assets Seized
Cancun, Quintana Roo — A judge has ordered a suspect to stand trial for the collapse of a structure at the Aqua residential complex in Cancun that killed two people and injured five others, the State Prosecutor’s Office announced.
The suspect, identified as Amir N., was arrested in San Luis Potosi and brought before a judge, who found sufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal case. The judge imposed up to two years of pretrial detention, or until the trial concludes.
The collapse occurred on June 5 at the main entrance of the Aqua complex in Cancun’s Supermanzana 336. Authorities said the structure gave way while work was being carried out in the area.
During the hearing, the judge also ordered the precautionary seizure of two properties linked to KM Corporacion Inteligente S.A. de C.V. and a Tesla vehicle, as part of the measures requested by prosecutors.
The suspect faces charges of homicide and injuries in connection with the incident.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
