Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer
This summer, Cancún and Mexico’s Riviera Maya visited Riviera Maya, not only with ocean breezes and cocktails by the pool, but also with heavy armed patrols.
In response to Cartel violence and crimes against travelers, the Mexican government used more than 7,000 soldiers and security personnel to protect the country’s most popular holiday zones. Since 2021, Mexico has started to use troops and local enforcement to patrol the warm spots on the beaches and tourists.
Former Drug Application Administration (DEA) Senior Special Agent Michael Brown, currently Rigaku Analytical Devices, the Global Narcotics Technology Manager Michael Brown, FOX News Digital’s views of military rifles, travelers can do more than securing the safety, he said.
“Mexican organized crime, the gang activity, the country is constantly passing to the other,” he said. “Unfortunately, these high -level tourism areas represent an easy opportunity for organized crime to arrive, play, attack and undress.”
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This summer, the Mexican government launched an aggressive security campaign in popular tourist places in Quintana Roo state – Cancún, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum and Cozumel.
The so -called “Summer Holiday 2025 Operation” was officially announced on July 18 and includes the deployment of more than 7,000 security personnel, including the national guard, navy, army, state and local police members. The Summer Holiday 2025 operation is the largest coordinated seasonal distribution, while it is followed by an increasing military participation model in Mexico’s most lucrative tourist regions.
The aim is to protect with a coordinated land, air and sea patrol of 2 million tourists expected in summer and autumn.
“I will repeat our tourism service providers, we will not tolerate abuse, illegal wages or practices that harm individuals. I reiterate: Your best ambassadors in our state. A news conferenceAccording to Spanish -speaking regional media organizations.
Brown sees militarization as a red flag instead of an assurance.
“You’re sitting on a beach looking at the soldiers. I’m worried about something. This really works against a holiday concept,” he said. “If I sit on a beach looking at the armed army, will this really comfort me?”
Americans warned tourists about the increasing threat of summer holidays
As an American, concerns of traveling to Mexico are not exaggerated because widespread crime against tourists encouraged the US Department of State to warn warnings.
The agency has published Level 2 Travel Consultancy to Quintana Roo, so travelers should be “increasing careful” due to property crimes, fraud and occasionally high risks due to severe events. “
The US Embassy in Mexico encourages US citizens, especially Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum’s city center, to stay awake after the twilight in the city center of Tulum and to be well -lit to reduce the vulnerability and to remain in populated areas. Travel warnings remind visitors to the events in which they injured innocent spectators, although violence and opponent gang connections have to target tourists.
“If you go to places representing a particular level of danger, you must have a plan to reduce this threat, because once it happens, you won’t see it.” He said.
While military patrols can offer some comfort, Brown stressed that personal alert is still the most effective safety tool for American tourists, especially for women traveling alone or in small groups.
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Brown recommends tourists to carry personal GPS viewers ideally hidden with a handbag, bracelet or necklace, and set the check-in time specified with family members.
In addition, travelers only in the holiday villages to use the transportation organized by the hotel and the driver’s identity and plate in advance calls.
In the case of nightlife, the old Dea special agent proposes not to accept the drinks from foreigners, to consume the drinks opened in front of you, and to leave it alone at night.
For cruise goers or those who enter local towns, it recommends to quit all jewels, designer belongings, and large amounts of cash to avoid targeting.
“You have a plan,” he said. “Your awareness should increase significantly as soon as you leave that plane.”
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Fox News Digital has reached the US Department of State for a comment.
