Tag

Crime

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 such as 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 offers reliable reporting on the scope and impact of crime—from high-profile incidents to systemic challenges and local resilience.

Crime in Mexico News

Foreign National Wanted for Child Rape in U.S. Captured in Puerto Vallarta

Man wanted for rape in the United States arrested in Vallarta

A man facing serious child sex abuse charges in Alabama and California was arrested in Puerto Vallarta with federal and military support.
Read More
Organized crime steals $25.5 billion of Mexico's crude oil production yearly

Organized crime steals $25.5 billion of Mexico’s crude oil production yearly

Crude oil theft Mexico rose to 6% of production in 2024, marking the worst year in at least 15 years and costing Pemex nearly $2.8 billion...
Read More

Jalisco is seizing real estate in Puerto Vallarta tied to organized crime

Jalisco uses asset forfeiture to fight Puerto Vallarta money laundering by targeting properties linked to cartel funds and pursuing three major court cases. Jalisco authorities...
Read More

San Miguel de Allende takes action to stop crime migration from neighboring towns

As criminal groups move north through Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende boosts security and unites the community to prevent violence from spilling into the city....
Read More

Baja California Sur faces two-month wave of violence as governor confirms police links to organized crime under investigation

Governor Víctor Castro Cosío confirms ongoing violence in Baja California Sur tied to criminal group realignments. Investigations are underway into police links to organized crime....
Read More

Alarm over growing organized crime in Cancun

Concerned parents in Cancun demand government action as organized crime groups increasingly threaten school zones, hanging narcomantas and recruiting youth. A wave of anxiety is...
Read More

Mexico’s Armored Car Market Grows Amid Rising Violence and Organized Crime

Mexico sees 10% annual growth in armored vehicle sales as violence surges. Cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Cancún drive demand for high-level armor against...
Read More

Drug tunnel found near Otay border crossing linked to organized crime

A 700-meter drug tunnel was uncovered near the Otay Port of Entry in a joint Mexican-U.S. operation. Authorities suspect ties to organized crime. A sophisticated...
Read More

Guanajuato investigates municipal police for links to organized crime

Guanajuato state officials investigate several municipal police forces for alleged ties to organized crime, pledging prosecutions for those found complicit. Authorities in Guanajuato are investigating...
Read More

Organizers of the 2025 Pachuca Fair ask artists to avoid songs that glorify crime

Organizers of the 2025 Pachuca Fair ask artists to avoid songs that glorify crime, aiming for a safe, family-friendly event with no formal ban but...
Read More

Bahía de Banderas Tightens Border with Puerto Vallarta in Response to Rise in Cross-Municipal Crimes

Recent security operations in Bahía de Banderas along the Puerto Vallarta border involve coordinated patrols by SEMAR, SEDENA, National Guard, and municipal police to curb...
Read More

Organized Crime Is Strangling Latin America’s Economic Future, Warn World Bank

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Organized crime is no longer just a public-security headache for Latin America and the Caribbean. It has become the region’s single...
Read More
1 2 3 4 5