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14 killed in tourist hot spot Cancun during bloody 36-hour span

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  1. Thirty6BelowZero

    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    http://fox2now.com/2018/04/13/14-ki...rs-as-violence-rocks-tourist-hot-spot-cancun/

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    "CANCUN, Mexico – Violence rocked Mexico’s most popular tourist town, leaving 14 dead and five more injured in a 36-hour span, Noticaribe reports.

    The deaths and injuries were the result of six separate incidents between the morning of April 4 and the evening of April 5.

    Nine people were killed on April 4 alone.

    The killings are thought to be linked to organized crime.

    On Tuesday, a judge ordered cartel “queenpin” Leticia Rodriguez Lara, known as “Doña Lety” to stand trial on multiple charges including drug trafficking, according to the Associated Press.

    Believed to be a former police officer with ties to El Chapo, Lara’s crew allegedly mounted a bloody campaign to take control of drug sales in Cancun and Playa del Carmen.    "

    I don't know too much more about this, but if you're planning a trip to Mexico for Spring Break, you may want to reconsider.

    Put a rush on that wall and get all those soldiers down to the border.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Apr 13, 2018
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    I'd sooner slam my stones in a desk drawer before I'd ever set foot in that 3rd world shithole.
     
    zbr6, Apr 13, 2018
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  3. Thirty6BelowZero

    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    #MeToo...

    I've never been to Mexico, will never go. Same with southern CA.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Apr 13, 2018
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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Mexico needs to fix it's coastal playgrounds but fast. It's a good source of money for them, but I know I won't go there for a few years. I've never stayed there, but have been there (and nearby Cozumel) from cruise ships before. I wouldn't schedule one of those trips now.
     
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    Worst experience of my life was going to the DMV in Hemet. I'd have rather been back in Iraq.
     
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  6. Thirty6BelowZero

    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I don't blame you. You couldn't melt and pour me in Mexico, especially over the past decade.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Apr 13, 2018
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    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Yeah I don't envy one bit for that one, my twin Doc Holliday.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Apr 13, 2018
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    Quite right
     
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    Psht we kill 9 times that in America just by guns everyday.
     
    Covfefe, Apr 13, 2018
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    And look how many Mexicans are still willing to visiting American.
     
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    It's hard to tell the difference.
     
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    I haven't killed anyone, so speak for yourself.
     
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    Try the one in San Bernardino.
     
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    I just got back from a week in Cabo San Lucas. You nervous Nellies who are afraid of Mexico are missing some great times.

    But then, you make it less crowded for me. Was there for a week last November and loved it. Am going back in June to participate in an offshore fishing tournament. Am thinking about spending a lot of time for the rest of my life in a small town 40 mile north of Cabo called Todo Santos.
     
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    Mexico's intentional homicide rate is 16.35 per 100,000 population the United States is 4.88.
     
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    What's sad, is that area has gorgeous water, and cool pyramids to explore. It's too bad the Mexicans can't at least keep their tourist areas safe.
     
    perdidochas, Apr 13, 2018
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    Ugh. I thought the one in Temecula was bad until they started closing them down for renovations and had to go to Hemet.

    The only thing missing from the line around the building was chickens running around everywhere and a complimentary crack truck.
     
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    And guns are almost impossible for an average citizen to get there.
     
    perdidochas, Apr 13, 2018
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    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Cancun is a far way from Cabo.
     
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    Yeah, I know where each is.
    But the posters were referring going to "Mexico" Cabo is in Mexico

    I have no desire to go to Cancun
     
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    Timely thread, as we've been considering a trip to Mexico. We were looking at Cozumel and Cancun. It sounds like Cozumel might be a better choice? (Or maybe we should look into Cabo?)

    The BVI is our favorite, but we were thinking somewhere closer and cheaper, just for a week, hence Mexico.
     
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    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    By illegal Mexicans. Notice the problem yet?
     
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    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    No doubt. California (southern) has given itself over to Mexico.
     
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    Been to all inclusives in Playa and Cancun many times. Each time was fantastic, safe and relaxing. Can’t wait for my next vacation.
     
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    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Ah, yeah, nervous about going to Cancun after 14 American tourists were killed by Mexicans over a 36 hour period. How damn silly of anyone to be cautious about that place.
     
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