Four Men Found Shot Near Cancun Resort

Authorities in Mexico discovered four men shot dead near a resort outside Cancun, with all victims sustaining head wounds. Among the deceased was a Cancun police officer, previously accused of accepting bribes to protect local brothels, who was on medical leave at the time of his death. A former local police officer was found at the scene attempting to search one of the bodies and was subsequently detained. The victims are believed to have been involved in protecting migrant smugglers, a concern given Cancun's role as a transit hub for illegal migration. The violence may be linked to a recent raid that seized firearms and drugs, as drug cartels increasingly vie for control over smuggling operations in the region. This incident follows a separate shooting in Cancun that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy caught in crossfire during a gang confrontation.