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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.

Oaxaca lynching case

Oaxaca lynching case leaves five dead in remote community

State prosecutors confirm five people were killed in Santa María Texcatitlán. The Oaxaca lynching case is under investigation amid loan-shark claims.
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Jalisco homicide levels

Jalisco homicide levels hit seven-year low in 2025

Jalisco homicide levels have fallen to their lowest since 2018, averaging 3.5 killings per day from January to September 2025, a 32.1% drop year over...
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Tulum fatal stabbing

Police detain woman after Tulum fatal stabbing downtown

Police detained a woman after a Tulum fatal stabbing captured on security cameras near downtown; investigators seized a knife and clothing, officials say.
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Hotel Princess crash

Witnesses say JP Tours bus sparked Hotel Princess crash then fled

One person was injured in the Hotel Princess crash on Federal 307 near Playa del Carmen as a JP Tours driver fled, witnesses and reports...
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Cancún bar attempted theft

Cancún bar attempted theft ends with tense police stand-off

Police rushed to a sealed venue after a guard reported a Cancún bar attempted theft. Two men slipped in through a ceiling; one was detained...
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Cancún trafficking rescue

Cancún trafficking rescue spotlights how women were trapped

Two Venezuelan women were freed in a Cancún trafficking rescue after an in-home raid. Prosecutors secured the property and opened a case, officials said.
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Guadalajara luxury car theft

Guadalajara luxury car theft ring target caught in Tonalá

Police in Tonalá arrested an alleged ringleader tied to Guadalajara luxury car theft, tracked via C5 monitoring and linked to 2025 cases, authorities say.
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Cancún police bodycams

Cancún police bodycams compliance questioned after arrests

Cancún police bodycams are mandatory. The mayor says seven officers face probes for not wearing them, as the city starts sanctions to tighten transparency.
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Guadalajara child rescue

Guadalajara child rescue after alleged abduction by woman

Guadalajara child rescue after a woman allegedly took a three-year-old from a porch in Tlajomulco. Police activated protocols, found the boy safe, and detained a...
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Tulum jungle shooting

Woman found alive after shooting in Tulum’s jungle

Tulum jungle shooting left a woman gravely injured near the Pino Suárez community. Rescuers got her to a hospital as authorities opened an investigation.
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Cancún sexual exploitation

Cancún sexual exploitation network exposed in raids

Fourteen women were safeguarded after searches at three Cancún properties. Cancún sexual exploitation network under probe as prosecutors secure sites and expand the case.
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Cancún speed control

Cancún speed control goes permanent on Colosio boulevard

Cancún speed control becomes permanent on Colosio boulevard, with patrol convoys and planned radar to curb high-speed crashes and keep the airport corridor safer.
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