Taxi Driver Found Dead on Cancun-Puerto Morelos Highway
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The body of a taxi driver from Playa del Carmen was discovered early Friday on the Cancun-Puerto Morelos highway, authorities said. The victim had multiple stab wounds and a gunshot wound to the head.
Emergency services received a report around dawn, and municipal officers arriving at the scene found the taxi abandoned on the roadside near the Royalton hotel.
The body was taken to the forensic medical service (Semefo) as the State Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation.
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
