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Essential public safety news on policing, fire, rescue, and civil protection. See response data, prevention efforts, and neighborhood safety plans.

What we cover: policing, crime, fire, emergency response, and prevention programs.

Crime in Mexico remains a complex and evolving issue, affecting public safety, tourism, local economies, and international perceptions. This section delivers in-depth news and analysis on organized crime, cartel activity, corruption, homicides, extortion, theft, and law enforcement efforts across the country. We report on regional hotspots, including Mexico City, Jalisco, Guerrero, Michoacán, and Baja California, highlighting how crime trends vary by location. Coverage also includes policy changes, military interventions, and community responses to insecurity. Whether you’re a resident, traveler, policymaker, or concerned reader, this tag provides reliable reporting on the scope and impact of crime—from high-profile incidents to systemic challenges and local resilience efforts.

fake delivery robberies

‘Fake delivery drivers’ used to rob homes, CDMX warns

CDMX police issue an alert on fake delivery robberies, a tactic where thieves pose as couriers to enter homes. Here is what to watch and...
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Puerto Vallarta security operation

Puerto Vallarta security operation after smoke grenade attack

A Puerto Vallarta security operation after attackers hurled a smoke grenade at soldiers, drawing police and state investigators, while streets were closed and drones searched nearby.
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learn to stay safe

Preschoolers in Los Cabos learn to stay safe

Colegio Mission becomes the first in San José del Cabo to adopt 'learn to stay safe', a preschool fire-safety program rolled out with local firefighters.
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Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill

Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill will test 27 sirens

Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill happens Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., testing 27 coastal sirens and evacuation plans under a 7.6-magnitude scenario across Jalisco’s Pacific towns.
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Monterrey police honors

Monterrey police honors put 115 frontline officers in the spotlight

Monterrey police honors spotlight 115 officers for service and impact, a ceremony led by the mayor after a year of frontline interventions and rescue work.
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Cancún morning shooting

Cancún morning shooting in Cielo Nuevo adds to violent day

One man was killed in a Cancún morning shooting outside a shop in Cielo Nuevo. Police detained a 28-year-old suspect near a school minutes later,...
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National Firefighters Congress

National Firefighters Congress trains 600 in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen opens the National Firefighters Congress with 600+ responders, five days of workshops, and a bigger EMS fleet focused on faster care.
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dog killed in Cancún

Outrage after dog killed in Cancún as neighbors stop suspect

Neighbors detained a man after a dog killed in Cancún in front of his children on October 27. Police and animal welfare authorities intervened as...
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Vallarta Día de Muertos security

Puerto Vallarta Día de Muertos security ramps up as crowds return

City officials ready patrols at cemeteries, altars, and parade routes as Vallarta Día de Muertos draws visitors this week, with health teams targeting dengue risks.
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Cancún daylight mugging

Cancún daylight mugging caught on video sparks outrage

Cancún daylight mugging filmed on Avenida Labná in SM 18 shows a woman pleading for help around 1 p.m. as cars pass; police say the...
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Interpol arrest Puerto Vallarta

Interpol arrest in Puerto Vallarta catches tourist off-guard

A 47-year-old Mexican national wanted for rape in the U.S. was seized near Plaza Galerías. Interpol arrest in Puerto Vallarta now heads to an extradition...
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Vallarta police chase

Puerto Vallarta police chase with gunfire ends in arrests and wreck

Two men were detained after a high-speed Vallarta police chase on Highway 200; a municipal patrol crashed, and police reported no weapons recovered.
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