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Courts and justice coverage of prosecutions, trials, rulings, and prisons. Follow major cases, rights issues, and reforms shaping accountability.

Cancún extortion arrest
•November 5, 2025

Cross-state sting nets Cancún extortion arrest in Monterrey

José Manuel “N” was captured in Monterrey after allegedly extorting a mother seeking her missing son. The Cancún extortion arrest followed joint work.
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Quintana Roo geolocation
•November 5, 2025

SCJN ends Quintana Roo geolocation without warrants

Mexico’s Supreme Court voided powers in Quintana Roo that let prosecutors request real-time phone tracking. The decision reins in Quintana Roo geolocation and backs privacy.
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Sheinbaum harassment arrest
•November 5, 2025

Man who groped Mexico’s President is arrested

After a street breach near the National Palace, Sheinbaum harassment arrest ignites a debate over close security and women’s safety as prosecutors weigh charges.
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Mexico Navy corruption
•October 28, 2025

Mexico Navy corruption purge widens with four new probes

Mexico Navy corruption drives fresh scrutiny as four senior officers face internal probes for bribery, embezzlement, and fraud, widening a scandal tied to fuel smuggling.
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Monterrey bus driver death
•October 28, 2025

Monterrey bus driver death sparks homicide charge

Monterrey bus driver death case advances as a passenger is charged with preterintentional homicide after a Route 220 fight; judge orders detention.
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Cruz Azul fan death
•October 28, 2025

Cruz Azul fan death at CU stadium sparks criminal probe

Mexico City prosecutors opened a probe into the Cruz Azul fan death at the CU stadium after security restrained a supporter; four UNAM workers are...
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Uber airport pickups Mexico
•October 28, 2025

Uber operations at Cancun Airport upheld under court order

A federal judge affirmed Uber Cancun Airport access, barring detentions by the National Guard while trips are in progress at Mexico’s airports.
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CDMX feminicide arrest
•October 23, 2025

Second CDMX feminicide arrest after woman burned in home

Authorities announced a second CDMX feminicide arrest after a 30-year-old died from burns in Gustavo A. Madero. What new evidence ties the suspects?
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Puerto Mágico legal fight
•October 23, 2025

Puerto Mágico legal fight puts $58.7M at stake in Puerto Vallarta

ASIPONA is litigating two cases against Puerto Mágico over 58.7 million pesos. We explain the Puerto Mágico legal fight and what it means for PV’s...
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Playa del Carmen drug arrests
•October 22, 2025

Playa del Carmen drug arrests uncover a small arsenal

Six suspects were detained in Xcacel after investigators saw a street-side handoff. Playa del Carmen drug arrests included long guns and bagged drugs.
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Samantha femicide arrest
•October 21, 2025

Ex-partner arrested for killing of Samantha Estefanía in Puerto Vallarta

Authorities in Nayarit detained the ex-partner after a woman’s body was found in Jardines del Sol. The Samantha femicide arrest proceeds under protocol.
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Roma hotel elevator death
•October 21, 2025

U.S. citizen found dead in elevator at Roma hotel in Mexico City

A 27-year-old U.S. citizen was found dead at Kukun in Roma Norte. Roma hotel elevator death remains under investigation by Mexico City prosecutors, who have...
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