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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.

French tourist Cancun

French tourist in Cancun rescued after brutal roadside assault

French tourist Cancun was found tied and beaten near Región 106 before dawn. He was treated by paramedics and is stable as police investigate.
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Cancun bar shooting

Night turns deadly in Cancun bar shooting at Pájaro Azul

Gunfire erupted inside Pájaro Azul after a fight. The Cancun bar shooting killed a waitress and injured another woman while the gunmen got away.
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Fresnillo firefighters training

Fresnillo firefighters training raises the bar in Vallarta

Fresnillo firefighters training in Puerto Vallarta sharpens search, ladder, and rescue skills with Denver-led tactics for faster, safer response.
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Guanajuato prison expansion

Guanajuato prison expansion adds 640 beds by January

Guanajuato prison expansion adds 640 spaces in Pénjamo and San Miguel de Allende, with full operation expected between November and January 2026.
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puerto vallarta security

Intense Tactical Patrols Deployed to Deter Crime in Vallarta

Vallarta’s municipal police have launched targeted tactical patrols in troubled neighbourhoods, focusing on busy parks and avenues. The crackdown on crime is expanding as officials...
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Los Cabos femicide

Los Cabos femicide sparks outrage as partner detained

State investigators report a woman killed in Cabo San Lucas; her partner detained. The second Los Cabos femicide of 2025 renews calls for action.
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Cancun student drug dealer

Cancun Student Drug Dealer “Doctor de Villas” Arrested

Police in Cancún arrested a local drug dealer known as “Doctor de Villas” after an investigation uncovered his network selling marijuana, LSD and THC vapes...
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abandoned newborn Cancun

Left in a Bag: Abandoned Newborn in Cancun Saved by Stranger

A passerby in Cancún saved a newborn found abandoned in a plastic bag and rushed him to a hospital. The baby is now stable as...
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Cancun irregular surveillance cameras

Cancun Removes 120 Irregular Surveillance Cameras in Crackdown

Police in Cancún removed over 120 unauthorized surveillance cameras from public poles in a three-week sweep to disrupt criminal lookout networks.
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Cancún hotel zone crash

Cancún hotel zone crash leaves cyclist dead at dawn

A cyclist died near Km 4.5 of Kukulcán Boulevard at dawn; police detained a woman driver near Km 8 minutes later after she tried to...
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Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill

Tourists look up as Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill blares across the bay

Puerto Vallarta tsunami drill sounded four times at 10 a.m., testing 27 coastal sirens and the Alerta Jalisco app while evacuees moved to safe zones...
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World Cup security Mexico

World Cup security in Mexico faces cartel reality check

Mexico’s 2026 showcase is coming fast, but World Cup security in Mexico now confronts cartel violence, fresh Jalisco flashpoints, and hard questions about readiness.
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