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Crime

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 such as 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 offers reliable reporting on the scope and impact of crime—from high-profile incidents to systemic challenges and local resilience.

Crime in Mexico News

threats to restaurants

Baja California groups urge action on extortion threats to restaurants

Coparmex and Canirac press Baja California authorities after new cases of extortion and intimidation; business groups want tougher measures against threats to restaurants.
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El Estúpido arrested in CDMX

‘El Estúpido’ arrested in CDMX amid kidnapping probe

El Estúpido arrested in CDMX after investigators tracked him to Tlalpan; prosecutors link him to a 2020 aggravated kidnapping in Milpa Alta and call his...
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San Miguel de Allende fiesta shooting toll rises to three

San Miguel de Allende fiesta shooting reaches three dead as prosecutors confirm a third fatality; march organizers call for peace and justice after 19 injuries.
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Six linked to narcomenudeo in Playa del Carmen

Six linked to narcomenudeo in Playa del Carmen as Quintana Roo prosecutors secure vinculación a proceso against four men and two women; judges order justified...
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Brawl in Nicté-Ha Playa del Carmen leaves one dead

Police cordoned the area after a brawl in Nicté-Ha Playa del Carmen. One man was found partially burned, two wounded, and three suspects detained as...
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Puerto Vallarta timeshare fraud

Puerto Vallarta timeshare fraud sparks joint push to protect buyers

Puerto Vallarta timeshare fraud is sparking local officials and Profeco to plan buyer-education and verification to protect visitors.
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Puerto Vallarta authorities detained a U.S. citizen wanted for fraud

U.S. Fraud Suspect Arrested in Puerto Vallarta

U.S. fraud suspect arrested in Puerto Vallarta after tip. Police and Tourist Police detained a man in Emiliano Zapata and notified INM for extradition steps.
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Navy recovers stolen boat in Cabo San Lucas waters

Navy recovers stolen boat in Cabo San Lucas waters

The stolen boat in Cabo San Lucas was recovered by the Mexican Navy after a request from state prosecutors; one person was detained.
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Driver caught in stolen red Honda CR-V

Stolen Honda CR-V in Ensenada flagged by seat-belt stop

A seat-belt stop led police to a stolen Honda CR-V in Ensenada. The driver was detained and the SUV seized.
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Man found executed in Ensenada arroyo

Man found executed in Ensenada arroyo sparks probe

Man found executed in Ensenada arroyo on August 21 in Maneadero near the road to La Bufadora. Police opened a homicide investigation after cartridge casings...
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Meth seized in Tijuana

Meth seized in Tijuana after traffic stop in Sonoita

Meth seized in Tijuana after a precautionary stop on Calle Agua Prieta; officers found roughly 23.5 kilos of crystal in a gray Passat.
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14 people allegedly linked to arms trafficking

Puerto Vallarta security operation ripples after El Cachorro arrest

Puerto Vallarta security operation follows the arrest of “El Cachorro” and 13 others after 16 raids in Jalisco, Nayarit and Edomex, with actions touching Bahía...
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