Progreso, Yucatan — Frozen shark carcasses filled with cocaine and headed to the United States were seized by Yucatan police, the federal government announced. The leader of a phony shipping company in Progreso was arrested for his part in the drug ring, officials … [Read more...] about Cocaine-filled sharks seized at Yucatan port
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Owner of Playa del Carmen chicken shop gunned down
Playa del Carmen — A person was shot dead outside a chicken shop is presumed to be the owner of the establishment, threatened by extortionists demanding protection money. The killing, at 4:20 p.m. on Avenida Xelha between Calle Nicaragua and Costa Rica, occurred when a four … [Read more...] about Owner of Playa del Carmen chicken shop gunned down
Following gender violence, Monday will be a ‘Day Without Women’ in Mexico
In what could be the boldest women’s rights action since the #MeToo campaign, many of Mexico’s 21 million registered female workers are expected to stay home from work or school on Monday to protest gender violence. Just how many stay home remains to be seen. "They aim to … [Read more...] about Following gender violence, Monday will be a ‘Day Without Women’ in Mexico