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Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Quintana Roo prosecutors say a court-ordered raid on a Playa del Carmen bar found 20 women allegedly exploited in forced prostitution.
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Dating app kidnapping case brings three arrests in Los Cabos

Prosecutors in Los Cabos say three men lured a victim via a dating app, held him briefly and forced ATM withdrawals. They’re in custody.
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Puerto Vallarta beach flags raise red and purple alerts

Red flags at Palmares and Punta Negra mean stay out of the water. A purple flag warns at Playa Burros’ river area; others are yellow.
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Puerto Vallarta homicide leaves man dead in 5 de Diciembre

Police found a man fatally shot outside a mechanic shop at Guatemala and Jamaica in 5 de Diciembre, Puerto Vallarta's second homicide of 2026.
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Two fireworks accidents in Puerto Vallarta prompt safety warning

Two holiday fireworks accidents in Puerto Vallarta left an adult missing fingers and a child without a hand, prompting a fresh safety plea.
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San Miguel holiday security tightens for year-end crowds

San Miguel holiday security is ramping up with patrols and checkpoints, plus strict vehicle and motorcycle checks through year-end.
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Puerto Vallarta beach safety operation starts for holidays

Puerto Vallarta beach safety ramps up with Navy Operación Salvavidas patrols, lifeguards, and rapid response through early January.
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Puerto Vallarta beach safety ramps up with winter Navy patrols

Mexico’s Navy launches Operativo Salvavidas Invierno 2025 for Vallarta, Cabo Corrientes, and Bahía de Banderas from Dec 19 to Jan 9.
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San Miguel shooting in San Rafael ends a man’s life

A man was shot dead on Ignacio Allende Street in San Miguel de Allende. Neighbors thought fireworks; investigators are now working the case.
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Residents of Playa del Carmen warn of neglected beaches and police extortion

Residents in Playa del Carmen allege police shakedowns on beaches, deepening distrust as officials tout seasonal patrols and lifeguards.
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Palo Maria rescue

Five rescued from Palo María river in Puerto Vallarta

Five men were rescued from Puerto Vallarta’s Palo María river area after two fell at the fourth waterfall and suffered dislocations.
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Playa del Carmen pharmacies raided over fake drug sales

Quintana Roo prosecutors and federal health inspectors shut five tourist-zone pharmacies in Playa del Carmen over illegal and adulterated drugs.
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