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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’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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How Puerto Vallarta Is Waging War on Crime in Its Busiest Areas

Puerto Vallarta, known for its vibrant tourism and growing expat community, is taking significant steps to bolster public safety across its neighborhoods. The Citizen Security...
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National Guard Increases Patrols in Puerto Vallarta to Deter Crime

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco - In an ongoing effort to maintain security and prevent criminal activities, the National Guard is conducting regular patrols throughout Puerto Vallarta....
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You Can´t Win an Election in Mexico Without Support From Cartels and Organized Crime

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a chilling reminder of the ongoing cartel violence in Mexico, a narcomanta (drug cartel banner) recently surfaced in Guadalajara, issuing...
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How Organized Crime in Mexico Seeks to Take Control of Municipalities

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Mexico has endured what civil organizations are calling the most violent electoral period in the nation's modern history. Across the country,...
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Migrants Massacred in Mexico After Organized Crime Attack on Caravan

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In a harrowing event that underscores the perilous journey many migrants undertake, more than 50 individuals from various nationalities were attacked...
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Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office Seeks to Locate Criminal Leader Accusing Mexican President of Organized Crime Ties

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The Attorney General's Office (FGR) of Mexico has announced an active search for Celso Ortega, a purported leader of the criminal...
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