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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.

Cancún virtual kidnapping

Cancún virtual kidnapping scam undone by quick GPS work

Police in Cancún stopped a Cancún virtual kidnapping after a 911 call led Grupo Centurión to two siblings in SM 71. Officers confirmed they were...
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San Miguel hypothermia death

Hypothermia death of homeless man in San Miguel highlights risk as colder weather approaches

Authorities in San Miguel de Allende probe a San Miguel hypothermia death after a man living outdoors was found at Plaza El Parián before dawn...
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child left alone

Child left alone hours rescued in Playa del Carmen

A toddler in Playa del Carmen was rescued after hours of crying. Civil Protection forced entry and GEAVIG took over care for the child left...
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San Miguel gas leak empties Centro shops in minutes (Video)

A San Miguel gas leak from a Sony Gas tanker on Calzada de la Presa forced brief shop evacuations near Mercado Ignacio Ramírez as firefighters...
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Cancún trafficking raid

Cancún trafficking raid frees 22 women, six are foreigners

Cancún trafficking raid rescues 22 women, six foreigners, at a bar in SM 230; prosecutors say recruiters lured victims with waitress jobs via social media.
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Playa del Carmen fire

Playa del Carmen fire ends with child and dog rescued

Firefighters saved a 5-year-old and her dog after forcing entry with hydraulic tools during a Playa del Carmen fire; the child was later placed with...
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CBD gummies San Miguel

Sales of CBD gummies to minors in San Miguel raise alarms

Parents and officials in San Miguel warn about CBD gummies San Miguel after teens report adverse effects. What’s legal, what isn’t, and what families should...
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Cabo San Lucas fiesta security

Cabo San Lucas fiesta security grows for packed week

Cabo San Lucas fiesta security increases for the Traditional Fiestas with 250+ officers, 34 patrol units and bag limits Oct. 17–22 to keep crowds safe.
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Puerto Vallarta femicide

Third Puerto Vallarta femicide confirmed after motel death

Prosecutors confirmed a Puerto Vallarta femicide after a woman was found dead in a Las Juntas motel on October 17. The case remains under investigation.
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Cancún ADO K9 bust

Police confirm Cancún ADO K9 bust at city terminal

Police say a dog named Logan flagged a man at the ADO terminal; officers seized baggies of marijuana. What the Cancún ADO K9 bust reveals...
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Playa del Carmen rescue

Lifeguards race to save two men in Playa del Carmen rescue

Two intoxicated visitors were pulled from the surf near Avenida 38 in a swift Playa del Carmen rescue, with lifeguards stabilizing both on the sand....
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Puerto Vallarta double homicide

Puerto Vallarta double homicide sparks manhunt

A father and his cousin were shot dead in Bugambilias after confronting a neighbor over alleged abuse of a 10-year-old, in a Puerto Vallarta double...
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