Huge Influx Of Military Set To Safeguard Cancun Over The Busy Easter Period More than 6000 soldiers will be stationed in Cancun and around Quintana Roo to help secure the large influx of tourists over Easter. The figure has more than tripled since the troops were first stationed in the region. Cancun and the rest …
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If you see military personnel walking around famous tourists spots in the Cancun area do not be alarmed. They are part of the Safe Beach program, and an operation called the red circle. The name red circle actually alludes to the fact that the military officers have encircled the Cancun Hotel zone. They are actively …
Army And National Guard To Deploy At Entrances To Cancun Tourist Zone The Army and National Guard are set to be deployed in more places in Cancun to help strengthen the security of the popular tourist town. The move is the latest in a number of security measures in the region. Over the weekend, both …
Quintana Roo Government Combats Increase In Crime The Government of Quintana is set to provide more security for Cancun and other major tourist cities in the state. The new programs have been rolled out to combat recent events involving organized crime. The state government has held several meetings over the past few weeks seeking a …
Hotel Association Want More Than Is Currently Being Offered To Help With The Situation The Hotel Association of Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres is requesting added protection in the wake of yet another fatal shooting in Quintana Roo. The organization publicly stated the current systems in place are not doing enough. The incident sparking …
New Security Force Was Announced Last Month The New Mexican Tourist Security Battalion officially began work this week in Cancun. The 1500 strong force is dispersed across Tulum, Benito Juárez, Isla Mujeres, Solidaridad, and Puerto Morelos. It is reported that around 750 of them will be patrolling Cancun, with the remaining number split elsewhere. Originally …