Two Men Sentenced to 25 Years for Murder in Chetumal
Chetumal, Quintana Roo — A court has sentenced two men to 25 years in prison for the murder of a political party activist in Chetumal, state prosecutors announced Monday.
Edwin Gustavo Juárez Borges, known as “Bobitas,” and Fredy Ismael Tamay Salazar, alias “Topo,” were found guilty of aggravated homicide in the March 21, 2024 killing.
According to the State Prosecutor’s Office, Tamay Salazar lured the victim outside his home in the Luis Donaldo Colosio neighborhood by calling him out. While the victim was distracted, Juárez Borges approached from behind and stabbed him in the back and chest, causing internal bleeding that led to his death.
After the attack, the two men drove a red Chevrolet Aveo to an abandoned hotel on Marciano Street, where they left the vehicle before fleeing.
Prosecutor Raciel López Salazar said the murder was politically motivated, as the victim was a member of a political party.
During the week of May 11–17, the prosecutor’s office obtained 63 indictments, executed 42 arrest warrants and 10 search warrants, and secured eight convictions in oral trials, López Salazar added.
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
