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Americans in Vacation Hot Spot May See More Military than Margaritas This Summer
- Tourists in Cancún and the Riviera Maya will see heavily armed military patrols this summer due to increasing cartel violence, as the Mexican government deploys more than 7,000 troops for safety.
- Operation Summer Vacation 2025 was launched to protect the anticipated 2 million tourists during peak season.
- The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Quintana Roo, warning travelers to 'exercise increased caution' due to crime risks.
- Former DEA agent Michael Brown suggests that military presence may remind travelers of danger rather than assure them of safety.
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Summer vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer
Tourists visiting Cancún and Mexico’s Riviera Maya this summer are being greeted not just with ocean breezes and poolside cocktails, but by heavily armed patrols. In response to escalating cartel violence and crimes against travelers, the Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the country’s most popular vacation zones. Since... The post Summer vacation hot spot may see more military than margar…
'Vacation or War Zone?': Armed Troops Patrol Cancún as Mexico Tightens Security for Summer Tourists
Cancún and the Riviera Maya are once again bustling with sun-seeking tourists this summer. But amid the piña coladas and turquoise waves, visitors are being greeted by a more unusual sight: Armed military patrols.The Mexican government has rolled out Operation Summer Vacation 2025, deploying more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to Quintana Roo, home to top holiday hotspots like Cancún, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel. The goal? To …
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tourists visiting Cancún and Mexico’s Riviera Maya this summer are being greeted not just with ocean breezes and poolside cocktails, but by heavily armed patrols. In response to escalating cartel violence and crimes against travelers, the Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the country’s most popular vacation zones. Since 2021, Mexico has turned to…
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