Gunmen Kill Man at Cancun Resort Beach

A targeted shooting occurred at the Riu Caribe resort in Cancun, Mexico, when two gunmen shot a 30-year-old Mexican national multiple times before fleeing on jet skis. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, left vacationers in shock as they scrambled for safety. Authorities believe the victim was involved in a previous shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy during a gang conflict over the summer. This event is part of a troubling trend of rising violence in tourist areas, attributed to ongoing turf wars between rival drug cartels. The U.S. State Department has issued warnings to travelers, advising increased caution due to rising crime rates, including homicide and kidnapping, throughout Mexico. Despite efforts by the Mexican government to enhance security in tourist regions, such violent occurrences highlight the challenges faced in protecting visitors.