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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.

Mexico City Program Helps 93 Young People Leave Crime Behind

‘Reconnect with Peace’ Program Helps 93 Young People Leave Crime Behind in Mexico City

Ninety-three former offenders graduate from Reconnect with Peace, gaining jobs with government and Netflix while reducing recidivism.
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robbery attempt cancun

OXXO Robbery Attempt in Cancún Foiled by Police

Police stopped an OXXO robbery attempt on Bonampak Avenue in Cancún; suspect wounded, officer hurt, and the scene secured after an exchange of gunfire.
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Los Cabos police officers arrested for kidnapping

Six Los Cabos police officers arrested for kidnapping

Cabo San Lucas, BCS - Six active municipal police officers were arrested July 29 in Los Cabos after a search of a home in the...
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Homicide Rise in Mexico

After three years of decline, Mexico’s homicide rate climbed

After three years of decline, Mexico’s homicide rate climbed to 25.6 per 100,000 in 2024, with 33,241 murders and sharp regional and gender gaps.
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Israeli fraud suspect arrested in Cancún

Israeli fraud suspect arrested in Cancún after international alert

Cancún, QR - Federal authorities in Mexico, working with Interpol and international partners, arrested an Israeli citizen identified as Roy Cuzin at Cancún International Airport...
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Former U.S. Navy SEAL Arrested in Guanajuato on Sexual Abuse Warrant in Louisiana

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Arrested in Guanajuato on Sexual Abuse Warrant in Louisiana

A former U.S. Navy SEAL was arrested in San Luis de la Paz after an anonymous tip; he faces a Louisiana warrant for sexual violence...
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Playas de Tijuana Homicide Surge Draws Joint Security Response

Playas de Tijuana Homicide Surge Draws Joint Security Response

Security forces coordinate to curb the Playas de Tijuana homicide surge as rival groups exploit gaps in drug checkpoints.
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Los Aquiles operator arrested Tijuana

Los Aquiles Operator Arrested in Tijuana Drug Cell Bust

Federal agents arrest Los Aquiles operator in Tijuana; ties to Sinaloa Cartel’s Los Mayos and sanctioned Arzate García brothers highlighted.
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Oaxaca Civil Protection

Oaxaca Civil Protection Warns of Scam Artists Posing as Emergency Personnel

Oaxaca Civil Protection warns residents of scammers impersonating agency officials in public spaces, urging vigilance and official reporting.
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Querétaro Avenida Zaragoza shooting

Two men were shot dead on Avenida Zaragoza in Santiago de Querétaro

Two men were shot dead on Avenida Zaragoza in Querétaro City on July 29, 2025, sparking concerns about rising violence in the historic downtown area.
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police officer killed in Valle de Santiago

Police Officer Killed in Valle de Santiago Highlights Guanajuato’s Security Crisis

A police officer was shot dead in Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, intensifying concerns about law enforcement safety amid rising cartel violence.
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cancun child labor trafficking rescue

Cancún Authorities Rescue Three Teens from Child Labor Trafficking Ring

Police in Cancún have rescued three indigenous teenagers trafficked from southern Mexico and forced into grueling work at a taquería.
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