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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.

Organized Crime Extorts Billions from Half of Mexico’s Work Force, Fuelling Violence

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Extortion and violence linked to organized crime continue to plague Mexico's informal workforce, a sector that comprises over half of the...
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Puerto Vallarta Sees Significant Increase In Crimes of Robbery, Rape, and Assault

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Recent crime statistics from the Criminal Traffic Light in Jalisco paint a concerning picture for the region, as seven major crime...
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Organized Crime Engulfs Mexican Towns, Turning Peaceful Streets into Virtual Crime Scenes

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - From the serene landscapes of Sinaloa's El Rosario to the cultural hub of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, a...
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At Least 30,000 Children Have Been Recruited by Organized Crime in Mexico

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - For decades, child protection issues have loomed over Mexico, with an alarming lack of attention from government authorities on all levels....
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Crime Rates Rise in Puerto Vallarta: A Closer Look at the First Quarter of 2023

Puerto Vallarta experiences a surge in high-impact crimes in Q1 2023, despite claims of being a low-crime tourist destination and promises to reduce rates.
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Crime in Mexico: Review of the Security Environment

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - The presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) since 2018 has been shaped by his approach to managing violent crime, which...
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Organized Crime Continues to Wreak Havoc in Guanajuato with Seven Killed in Spa Attack

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Seven people were killed in a violent attack that occurred at the La Palma spa in the municipality of Cortazar, Guanajuato....
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Crime in Puerto Vallarta increases 52% compared to last year

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Despite being considered one of the safest destinations in the country, Puerto Vallarta has seen a surge in crime in the...
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Fighting crime in Puerto Vallarta; “Vallarta Seguro” continues operations

Elements of the Puerto Vallarta Citizen Security Police Station continue with the "Vallarta Seguro" operations in the streets of Puerto Vallarta to maintain public order...
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Crime in Mexico: Homicides continue to rise in the first month of 2023

Crime in Mexico during the month of January 2023, 74 people were murdered daily in Mexico, exceeding the daily averages for December (73) and November...
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Alert of “criminal pact” between Mexican drug cartels and organized crime in Europe

A new collaboration pact has been created between Mexican cartels and European criminal groups to bring shipments of methamphetamine and cocaine produced in Latin America...
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Mexico’s Senate passes ‘Crimes against sexual orientation’ bill that prohibits conversion therapy

Mexico's Senate modified the Federal Penal Code and the General Health Law to prohibit and punish presumed therapies to correct sexual orientation, known as conversion...
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