Is there cartel activity in Yucatan?
A 2020 report from the Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (UIF) noted that Yucatán is one of the 14 states where the Gulf Cartel is engaging in financial operations; the same report documented that Los Zetas are laundering money in Yucatán state (Aguilar, 2020).
Where is the violence in Mexico?
Some of the most increasingly violent states in Mexico in 2020 included Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Michoacán, Jalisco, and Querétaro. Some of the world’s most violent cities are reportedly within the state of Guanajuato with extortion from criminal groups (such as CSRL and CJNG) now being commonplace.
Is the cartel in Quintana Roo?
The rapid rise of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) ratcheted up the violence even further as the upstart group made violent inroads into Quintana Roo, and at the present moment appears to have the upper hand in the state.
Is Yucatan Safe for tourists 2021?
The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the safest places for travelers in Mexico, while petty crime can be found in most places, it has one of the lowest rates of homicide in Mexico (10 times lower than the rest of the country) and safer than major cities such as New York, Cairo and London.
Do Mexican cartels own resorts?
Right Robert…the cartels own many of the large resorts.
Is it unsafe to travel to Mexico right now?
The US State Department lists Mexico as a Level 3 risk for the country overall, advising “exercise increased caution”. Some parts of Mexico have Level 4 advisories, including Colima state, Guerrero state, Michoacán state and Sinaloa state due to crime, as well as Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping.
Is Cancun Mexico safe right now?
If you want a short answer, Cancun is generally a relatively safe city. The crime rates are much lower than in many other places in Mexico. The government of Mexico tries as much as possible to make Cancun a safe place for tourists because tourism is the biggest source of revenue for this area.
What states to avoid in Mexico?
Do Not Travel To:
- Colima state due to crime and kidnapping.
- Guerrero state due to crime and kidnapping.
- Michoacan state due to crime and kidnapping.
- Sinaloa state due to crime and kidnapping.
- Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping.
Where do most Americans live in Mexico?
Lake Chapala: Mexico’s Largest Expat Hotspot Lake Chapala is Mexico’s largest lake, and the surrounding area is also home to the largest concentration of U.S. expats in the world.