Cartel violence in cabo

In recent months, the once quiet area around baja california has seen an escalation of cartel violence that led to the deployment of military forces to take control of public security duties, breitbart texas reported. Stratfor reports that cartel violence in mexico has affected almost every part of the country, including areas that are considered generally safe, such as upscale neighborhoods and tourist resorts. Photos show cartel violence in mexican tourist hubs daily. Dec 30, 2017 distressful photos show bodies hanging from bridges in the popular mexican tourist hub of baja california sur on december 20 marking the spread of inter cartel violence the bodies of six men. Cartel violence brings us warning about travel to mexican. Mexican drug cartels begin hangings in cabo san lucas dec. But drug violence statistics paint a much different picture of the area. Such is the high level of violence and inter cartel feuding that increasing. Disparate factions of the sinaloa cartel, along the rising cartel jalisco nuevo generacion, are also known to be active in quintana roo. Dan dreifort cabo march 30, 2009 may 24, 2018 1 minute. Once peaceful baja california at frontline of mexicos. Cabo san lucas is a tourist destination very popular with foreigners, especially because cabo has been largely free of drugrelated violence, unlike many other holiday destinations. Dallas cowboys running back ezekiel elliott, believed to be vacationing in.

Violence in cancun, for example, is quite common an attack on a bar there on feb. The violence is linked to a fight for control by the sinaloa cartel and cartel jalisco nueva generacion cjng. This week in particular has been a bad one with 19 people assassinated, including a deputy prison warden. This has fueled violence across the expanse of territory the sinaloa cartel has dominated, including baja california sur. Dec 22, 2017 here everyone is worried about the violence, armando diaz, 28, a waiter, said via telephone from san jose del cabo, one of the states twin signature beach resorts, along with cabo san lucas. The bodies of 11 men and three women were found in a mass grave near the tourist resort of san jose del cabo on the southern tip of the baja peninsula, where violence.

Dec 22, 2017 bodies found hanging from overpasses near cabo san lucas. In late december, four bodies were found hanging from. Mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug cartel violence 31 oct, 2017. Here everyone is worried about the violence, armando diaz, 28, a waiter, said via telephone from san jose del cabo, one of the states twin signature beach resorts, along with cabo. An uptick in violence in the region has been noted in the last five months, near the tourist areas, but the sunday find, the first that hit the heart of the tourism area. Surfing through drug violence and natural disasters in. Mexican drug cartels begin hangings in cabo san lucas. Is it safe for us citizens to travel to cabo san lucas. Most mexican tourist areas are generally safe from drug cartel violence.

This was not cartel against cartel, this was our local drug dealers against our local police. Mexico violence leaves almost 20 dead near acapulco, san jose. Photos show cartel violence in mexican tourist hubs. As mexicos drug cartels fracture, violence and travel.

Mexican cartel violence encroaching on cabo was just there in february. A dangerous tour through mexicos violent drug cartel. Cara gourley is the director of web strategy for all about mexico as well as an all about girl. Once peaceful baja california at frontline of mexicos murder crisis for years, the sparselypopulated baja california peninsula in northwestern mexico was untouched by the cartelfuelled violence. Security efforts have been reinforced in the municipality in baja california sur but violence fueled by cartel warfare continues. Going to cabo next week is there still cartel violence.

Drugrelated violence becomes more often in cabo san lucas and the mexican government makes a lot of effort to stop the crime and protect major tourist destinations from thieves and other criminals. Mexico city ap authorities in mexicos baja california sur state say two heads have been found in a cooler just two blocks from the tourist zone of cabo san lucas. Feb 19, 2019 violence in cancun, for example, is quite common an attack on a bar there on feb. Got another question about cabo san lucas san jose del cabo and the mexican drug cartel violence the us media loves to trumpet lately. Bodies found hanging from overpasses near cabo san lucas. Once peaceful baja california at frontline of mexicos murder. A dangerous tour through mexicos violent drug cartel operations fueling americas heroin addiction nightline got access to the inner workings of the sinaloa drug cartel. Expanding mexico violence hits previously peaceful baja. Lopezs clique has persisted even after his arrest in may 2017. The overall rise in violence in mexico is due to the. Killings raise fears that cartel violence could affect mexico tourism. Although there is a notable increase in violence and homicides in the area, the crime rate in cabo tourist areas remains extremely low, even by u.

It also sought support from the jalisco cartel new generation cartel jalisco nueva generacion cjng, which has emerged as one of the largest. Cabo san lucas has a medium crime level and pickpocketing and telephonic extortion are frequent criminal acts happening in crowded areas of the city. Cartel violence on cabo beach sure to drive tourists away. The pickups with rifletoting young policemen seemed a bit ominous. Cartel violence on the rise in mexico cnbcs contessa brewer reports cabo san lucas and other luxury resort towns in mexico are seeing a dramatic rise in. Dec 21, 2017 in recent months, the once quiet area around baja california has seen an escalation of cartel violence that led to the deployment of military forces to take control of public security duties, breitbart texas reported. Mexican police find severed heads of cartel violence daily. Do you have any other tips for fellow cabo travelers. Violence in baja continues as six bodies are found on highway.

Ive been seeing news reports the past few months of a lot of cartel violence in cabo people shot down on the beach, bodies hung up on a bridge near tourist zones even. Mar 10, 2018 news mexico im more concerned about going to chicago. Last week there was a shoot out between druggies and police just north of cabo san lucas. Will i be abducted by the mexican mafia and cut up into little. Baja california sur has also seen an explosion of violence as the sinaloa and jalisco new generation cartels battle for territory in the state. Behati prinsloo and adam levine hanging out in cabo again thebajapostjuly 29, 2019. Mexico violence leaves almost 20 dead near acapulco, san.

As mexicos drug cartels fracture, violence and travel warnings soar the warnings, including tuesdays upgraded advisory for quintana roo and baja california sur, highlight the. These most recent and public deaths in san jose del cabo are blamed on fighting between the sinaloa cartel and the jalisco new generation cartel. Jun, 2017 mexican police have recovered the severed heads of two suspected drug cartel victims in a freezer just a few blocs from a major tourist resort the discovery, near the resort of san jose del cabo. Apr 02, 2018 the sun has been on patrol in the most violent city in the world where machine gun cops mingle with bikiniclad girls and boozedup tourists. The total carnage from the gunfire was three dead and two wounded. Root of the violence is believed to ongoing turf wars between three cartels. This article has been updated to include more information. His sinaloa cartel were the biggest suppliers of cocaine and.

Two bodies were found on a bridge in las veredas, near. Stratfor reports that cartel violence in mexico has. In another sign that gang violence is ravaging mexico, authorities said they discovered two severed heads sunday in a cooler near vacation hot spot cabo san lucas, the associated press reported. Sun country announced new flight portland, oregon cabo san lucas. Mexico drug cartel violence hits tourist hotspots of cancun. Jan 08, 2018 almost 20 killed in violence near mexico beach resorts. The 6 most infamous crimes committed by mexicos zetas cartel. S, my wife decided to count how many people greeted her throughout the day. Mexican police find severed heads of cartel violence. This oversimplification among some expats ignores the fact that just as cabos resort industry relied on american demand, so did the drug cartels. Cnbc s contessa brewer reports cabo san lucas and other luxury resort towns in mexico are seeing a dramatic rise in the murder rate. Cartel gunmen fire on tourists at mexican vacation spot.

Distressful photos show bodies hanging from bridges in the popular mexican tourist hub of baja california sur on december 20 marking the spread of inter cartel violence the bodies of. Cabo san lucas is a popular beach resort town located on baja peninsula of mexico, filled with toprated hotels, trendy restaurants and crystalclear waters at the shore. While current president enrique pena nieto came into office in 2012 at time when violence was on the decline, the. Officials say the groups may have been mistaken for a rival gang of the cartel in. Drug gang violence is set to make 2017 mexicos deadliest year in modern history. Dec 21, 2017 the cartel practice of hanging bodies from bridges appears to not have been previously seen in baja california sur. After seeing so many posts here about violence i felt i needed to add about our trip to cabo last week. Cabo can be a very fun vacation spot if you are responsible and dont ask for danger. While rare in the tourist hotspot, the practice is alive and well in other parts of mexico where cartel violence continues to escalate. May 19, 2018 from this perspective, cabo looks like the embodiment of paradise. Mexican authorities admitted the beach was packed with tourists when the shooting started. Mar 23, 2017 on march 3 and 4, six bodies were found in an area close to cabo san lucas.

Mexican tourism falls dramatically due to rising drug. Mexican police have recovered the severed heads of two suspected drug cartel victims in a freezer just a few blocs from a major tourist resort the discovery, near the resort of san jose del cabo. Violence has risen considerably in parts of mexico, bringing with it vestiges of previous eras of cartel warfare. Six bodies were found near san jose and cabo san lucas last thursday and friday, all were victims of assassination and some showed signs of torture. Aug 15, 2017 the cabo with violence is san jose del cabo not cabo san lucas which is adjacent to san jose. Mar 01, 2018 cartel violence on the rise in mexico. Cabo san lucas and cancun in mexico and advised people. Yes, we have local drug dealers, and yes some of our police are in cahoots with the trade.

Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. Jul 16, 20 the 6 most infamous crimes committed by mexicos zetas cartel. Dan dreifort cabo march 30, 2009 may 24, 2018 1 minute got another question about cabo san lucas san jose del cabo and the mexican drug cartel violence the us media loves to trumpet lately. Mexico drug cartel violence hits tourist hotspots of. Violence in baja continues as six bodies are found on. The banner on the bridge bore the initials of the jalisco new generation gang and a reference to a rival cartel.