Quintana Roo prisons face operational challenges in 2025 report

The 2025 National Penitentiary Supervision Diagnosis (DNSP), prepared by the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), reveals significant operational challenges within the prison system of Quintana Roo. The state received an overall rating of 4.81 out of 10, marking a decline from the 6.54 rating recorded in 2024.

The report evaluated four correctional facilities in the state, none of which achieved an approving score of six or higher. The highest rating was given to the State Penitentiary Center No. 4 in Playa del Carmen with 5.02, while State Penitentiary Center No. 3 in Cozumel received the lowest score of 4.55. Other facilities in Cancún and Chetumal also scored below the passing threshold.