Mexico - Violence in tourist areas

Mexico has a serious problem with violent incidents around tourist areas that will hit the economy of the country.

Tourist zones, especially on the Yucatán Peninsula, have long been considered protected areas by tourists and organized crime alike. Before this year, Cancún’s Zona Hotelera projected an image of security, even as violent crime rose in the state. Criminal organizations typically resolved conflict away from the hotel strip. But recent incidents indicate …