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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.

Tamaulipas soldiers kill farmworkers

Mexican Army admits soldiers killed six farmworkers in Tamaulipas

Mexico’s Army admits a fatal mistake after Tamaulipas soldiers kill six farmworkers, sparking national scrutiny and twin probes.
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Puerto Vallarta red flag

Puerto Vallarta red flag on all beaches as surf pounds

Puerto Vallarta red flag remains across all beaches as waves reach four meters. Lifeguards urge visitors to stay out of the water until seas ease.
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San Miguel security drones

San Miguel security drones stay as mayor touts safer city

San Miguel security drones will remain for major events, says the mayor, citing a safer September and 75% hotel occupancy as tourism rebounds.
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Seven states homicides

Seven states homicides account for half of 2025 killings

Mexico’s seven states homicides footprint grew heavier in 2025, with half of intentional killings concentrated in a handful of entities as national totals eased from...
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Playa del Carmen deforestation

Violent clash halts Playa del Carmen deforestation

Police say invaders attacked officers with sticks, machetes and a Molotov while stopping Playa del Carmen deforestation; five detainees turned over to prosecutors.
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Cancún flood response

Cancún flood response ramps up amid weeklong rains

Cancún flood response began at 5 a.m., with crews clearing drains and guarding flood-prone avenues as SMN warns of strong rains and gusts for today.
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body in suitcase

Cancún police confirm probe after body found in suitcase

Cancún police opened a homicide investigation after a body in suitcase was found before dawn. Identity unknown as forensic teams process the scene.
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Mexico City sting nabs Tren de Aragua leader

Tren de Aragua leader arrested in Mexico City with two collaborators after a federal operation; authorities link him to trafficking, extortion, and multiple feminicides.
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Cancún virtual kidnapping

Police foil Cancún virtual kidnapping after phone trace

Police traced a phone and found a fumigation worker safe off the Cancún–Leona Vicario road after a Cancún virtual kidnapping, part of a rising scam...
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Playa del Carmen bar shooting

Playa del Carmen bar shooting leaves two dead at Sergio’s

Playa del Carmen bar shooting at Sergio’s left a taxi driver and the doorman dead. Police secured the scene and opened an investigation late Thursday.
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Oaxaca lynching case

Oaxaca lynching case leaves five dead in remote community

State prosecutors confirm five people were killed in Santa María Texcatitlán. The Oaxaca lynching case is under investigation amid loan-shark claims.
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Jalisco homicide levels

Jalisco homicide levels hit seven-year low in 2025

Jalisco homicide levels have fallen to their lowest since 2018, averaging 3.5 killings per day from January to September 2025, a 32.1% drop year over...
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