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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.

Puerto Vallarta surveillance

Puerto Vallarta surveillance shows quiet holiday shift

A new Puerto Vallarta surveillance sweep through parks, sports units and beaches ends with a white balance and quiet night for residents.
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San Miguel security fair

San Miguel security fair trades toy guns for peace

San Miguel’s security fair in San Rafael unites families, agencies and kids to swap toy weapons, share safety tips and promote non-violent play.
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Puerto Vallarta kayak rescue

Tourists pulled from sea in Puerto Vallarta kayak rescue

Two foreign tourists were saved after a wave flipped their kayak near Los Arcos in a rapid Puerto Vallarta kayak rescue by city lifeguards.
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Cabo San Lucas fire department

Cabo San Lucas fire department strained as city booms

Cabo San Lucas fire department faces a 90 percent jump in ambulance calls as rapid population growth fuels more emergencies.
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Cancun tourist police suspended

Cancun tourist police suspension after extortion complaint

Three Cancun tourist police were suspended after a Colombian couple accused them of arbitrary detention, assault and extortion.
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yacht rescue

Navy rushes to sinking vessel in Banderas Bay yacht rescue

Nine people were brought safely to shore after a hull leak triggered a fast Banderas Bay yacht rescue by Mexico’s Navy off Nayarit’s coast.
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Roma Norte store robbery

Roma Norte store robbery suspects caught on escape in Mexico City

Three men allegedly tied up staff at a Roma Norte sportswear shop and tried to flee with 500,000 pesos in goods before CDMX police arrested...
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Puerto Vallarta hikers

Puerto Vallarta hikers rescued after night on volcano

Seven women from Puerto Vallarta were rescued uninjured after getting lost while hiking on El Ceboruco volcano in Jala, Nayarit.
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Guanajuato extortion cells

San Miguel raids hit Guanajuato extortion cells hard

State raids in five cities dismantled Guanajuato extortion cells, leaving 12 suspects detained and four already sentenced for targeting locals.
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San Miguel Red Cross training

San Miguel Red Cross training quietly saves the next life

San Miguel Red Cross training gives local crews vehicle rescue skills, improving response times and safety for crash victims across the region.
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puerto vallarta prison escape

Puerto Vallarta prison escape sparks massive sweep

State police, soldiers and sailors ring the Ixtapa prison after the Ceinjure Puerto Vallarta escape, while four guards sit under investigation.
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Cancun supermarket fire

Shoppers flee during Cancun supermarket fire scare

Shoppers and staff were evacuated in the Cancun supermarket fire on Kabah Avenue after smoke from the roof; firefighters reported no injuries.
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