Mexico beefs up its law enforcement presence in a bid to curb violence in tourist hotspots by assigning 1,100 military officers to monitor Cancun and Playa del Carmen around the clock
The state of Quintana Roo will be deploying 1,100 military officers to strengthen security in Cancun and Playa del Carmen 24 hours a day There are currently 500 military officers assigned to 'Operation Cancun' with another 600 on the way Both resort towns remain a popular destination for tourists, including American travelers, despite the rise in assassinations reported in 2018 There were 774 people assassinated in 2018, a sharp contrast with the 359 assassinations reported in 2017 Cancun and Playa del Carmen have been marred by the ongoing battles between the New Jalisco Generation Cartel and local gangsBy Adry Torres
Published: 19:49 GMT, 20 February 2019 | Updated: 19:49 GMT, 20 February 2019
The Mexican government is beefing up its security in a bid to quell the violence that has engulfed two of its most popular tourist destinations.
Residents and vacationers looking to enjoy the sandy beaches of Cancun and Playa del Carmen off the Caribbean coast will see a notable law enforcement presence as 1,100 military agents will reinforce security around the clock.
The streets of the tourist hotspots have become a war zone as the New Jalisco Generation cartel has battled local gangs for turf dominance.
The Mexican government will be deploying 1,100 military officers to safeguard residents and tourists visiting Cancun and Playa del Carmen and ward off the increasing violence
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