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Do cartels control Mexican resorts?

Only two of Mexico's 32 states, Campeche and Yucatan, have been given the State Department's lowest “normal precautions' designation.” Some resorts, long regarded as safe areas, may actually be under the control of Mexican drug cartels, experts told NewsNation.



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Short Summary. Cancun is generally safe for travelers but take necessary precautions and take government website travel alerts into consideration. Follow safety tips like avoiding walking alone at night and sticking to well-known establishments.

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Latest update:There's a high rate of violent crime in Mexico, especially after dark. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime.

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Rare instances of tourists being harmed do occur but are extremely few and far between. When it does happen, it is usually from being in the wrong place at the wrong time or maybe exploring areas beyond the tourist hotspots. If you go with what you know, in all likelihood, you will remain safe in Mexico's resort towns.

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