The security of Isla Mujeres has been given yet another boost after the previously announced Safe Summer 2023 operation officially began this past weekend. With this small island exploding in popularity, the need for a more robust security apparatus is a no-brainer. Thankfully, the approach to travelers’ safety has shifted in the past few years …
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The commitment to the security of travelers visiting Cancun has been publicly solidified by the commander of the Mexican military in the destination. In a statement, the commander of the Cancun military garrison, Luis Valentín Iglesias Solórzano, sought to ensure travelers of his and the local military’s readiness. Mexico Does Things Differently It can sound …
Government officials on the magical island of Isla Mujeres have announced that the destination will receive extensive new police and military patrols across the entire island. Announcements such as this naturally raise some questions from travelers. Is Isla Mujeres safe? Why are they doing this? Are the authorities expecting new dangers? Thankfully for travelers, this …
Travelers to Cancun are to receive yet another new layer of security in the destination, adding to the already huge increase in safety and security initiatives in 2023 so far. It has already been known for some time that Cancun is receiving 1000 new security cameras, but now it has been announced that 70 of …
In the state of Quintana Roo, home to the super destination of Cancun, uncertainty over the structure and plan of policing and security continues. This uncertainty is due to a re-shake of how policing and security are carried out in the area is in the works. Travelers, though, have nothing to fear. The head of …
Tulum, one of the main tourist magnets in the Mexican Caribbean, has seen a drop in crime rates amid ongoing efforts to bolster safety for travelers. The cultural and historical hotspot has grappled with organized crime this year, with shocking cases of murder and armed robberies making the headlines and damaging the destination’s otherwise excellent …
After weeks of high-level talks with the federal government of Mexico, the state governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has announced the new Citizen Security Law has been given the green light. This huge change in law enforcement and its organization is designed to rapidly improve the security situation in Quintana Roo, with the …
The hotel zone in Cancun has been rocked by the homicide of 4 people in what authorities have described as a clash between criminal groups. The normally very safe tourism center, which boasts a fantastic security record, is not used to seeing this level of conflict. And travelers are naturally worried about seeing actions like …
A 17-year-old minor from the state of Wisconsin, U.S. was admitted to a hospital in Cancun during the early hours of Tuesday, March 28th, with a gunshot wound. The minor received a wound to his right thigh from what is suspected to have been a single gunshot wound. No information on the suspect is currently …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are poised to be among the most popular international destinations in 2023. Despite rising crime rates and news of bloodshed fueled by cartel violence in parts of Mexico, the Mexican state of Quintana Roo is one of the safest for travelers thanks to enhanced security measures. While organized crime remains …