Cancun Bolsters Security with 600 Navy Marines
Cancun has beefed up its security with the arrival of 600 Navy marines. These reinforcements, along with additional National Guard troops, will patrol the city's beaches and streets to combat rising crime rates.
In a major effort to strengthen security in Cancun, one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations, the federal and state governments have deployed 600 members of the Navy (Semar) to the region. The new reinforcements are part of an inter-institutional strategy designed to tackle crime and enhance safety for both locals and the millions of tourists who visit each year.
Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa of Quintana Roo announced the significant security boost, highlighting that this initiative comes with the full support of both the federal government and the Mexican Navy. As part of the operation, four Navy vessels and four jet skis have also been deployed to patrol the coastal waters surrounding Cancun. The objective is to monitor 25 kilometers of coastline, including the Hotel Zone, as well as the nearby areas of Isla Mujeres and Puerto Juarez.
