Tourist drug demand is bringing cartel violence to Mexico’s most popular resorts

[Freddy]

washingtonpost.com did a news story about Western Drug demand fueling the drug trade in Cancun and many other popular destinations in Mexico. This is not new, this has been pointed out many times, but folks think it's just now true because western newspapers did a story about it. Remember that next time a local Mexican tells you what's really going on.

 

[Freddy]

Mexico Politics - The Government will reinforce Tulum with sufficient personnel to reduce violence rates

The General Secretary of Defense @Luis_C_Sandoval informed how they would reinforce #Tulum with sufficient personnel to reduce violence rates in the area. This is after reports of a deadly incident involving local drug dealers that supply drugs to tourists; the drug dealers got into a shootout...

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[Eric]

I don't understand how it took them so long to admit this. Everyone knew this was going on for years, many Mexicans even complained about it for years.

 

[AMY]

I hope they can get it under control. I remember being able to go every year without having to worry about crime. it was also much more fun when it wasn't as popular.

 

[LETYM]

many tourist think buying drugs in mexico is like going to MacDonalds and buying a happy meal. Most of the male backpackers always reek of pot smell, and don't get me started with the ravers.

 

[maria]

many tourist think buying drugs in mexico is like going to MacDonalds and buying a happy meal. Most of the male backpackers always reek of pot smell, and don't get me started with the ravers.

One of the biggest problems in Mexico is that most tourists believe they are free to do anything while on vacation, including drugs. its the audacity for me.

 

[Yolanda]

Mexico really needs to get stricter with the drug tourists. those places used to be a Sancturary to get away from all the mess going on in other parts of Mexico.