According to statistics from the governor of Quintana Roo, less than .1% of tourists in Cancun are affected by security issues during their vacations. In an interview with Travel Pulse, Governor Maria Lezama said that the exact percentage of tourists affected by the state’s insecurity is 0.000002%. “The dirty war against tourist destinations does not …
Violence
A Separate Incident On The Same Day Saw One Person Murdered With Another Seriously Injured A popular Cancun tour group found themselves under attack from armed robbers who were able to steal $25 thousand from the vehicle. A separate incident on the same day added to Cancun’s death toll on what has been a bloody …
Most Recent Closure Is A Popular Barbecue Restaurant Fearing For Its Workers and Customers Another Cancun establishment is closing its doors definitively in the face of increasing waves of violence spreading across Quintana Roo. Multiple have ceased operations temporarily or permanently in the past months. Barbacoa Comalcalco, a popular barbecue restaurant in the Downtown Cancun …
Latest Bust In Tulum Hauls Significant Amount Of Narcotics From The Street Nine drug dealers have been arrested in the latest sweep of the popular Tulum Hotel Zone. The bust is good news but signifies the consistent market for illegal substances. According to reports, the arrests were made as part of a wider intelligence operation …
Details Emerge Of Canadian Fugitive Wanted By Interpol For Extensive Fraud Charges A Canadian man murdered in Playa del Carmen this week has been revealed as a wanted fugitive for multiple years. The man and his apparent girlfriend were found dead in their popular beachside resort town condo. Initial reports stated the two Canadians were …
Fighting, Drunken Abuse, And Public Aggression Mar Century-Old Festival Around one hundred and fifty people were arrested at the Cozumel Carnival over the weekend for an array of offenses. At least one person was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. According to multiple reports, the arrests were made over the course of the entire …
Silver Lining For The Local Authorities Amidst The Rise In Violence The police departments of Cancun and the rest of Quintana Roo have released data suggesting a strong increase in the effectiveness of the force against crime. The news comes amidst a broader increase in violent crime. The announcement will be good news for the …
Playa Del Carmen Ranks Second In The State’s Crime Rankings Cancun is one of the most dangerous cities in Quintana Roo according to the Mexican National Defense Secretary (SEDENA). The head of the organization listed Cancun along with two other cities. The statements were made during a conference in Isla Mujeres, where a presentation was …