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8 dead bodies found in Cancun, the 2nd grim discovery this monthPolice initially found 5 dead bodies inside a reservoir filled with water, but as they searched the surrounding area, they turned up 3 more bodies nearby.WorldApr 26, 2023
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Four dead bodies found near Cancun resort linked to the ‘Panther’ drug lordThe discovery of the bodies comes just one week after a U.S. tourist was shot while visiting the neighbouring town of Puerto Morelos.WorldApr 4, 2023
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Canadian in custody after allegedly killing Mexican police officer in shootingThe shooter, identified only as ``Patrick C'' in line with Mexican law enforcement policy, then entered his home and set fire to it before running back out.CrimeNov 1, 2022
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Gas explosion kills 2 people, injures 18 at Mexico’s Playa del Carmen resortA gas tank exploded at a beachside restaurant on Mexico's Caribbean coast Monday, killing two restaurant employees and injuring 18 people, authorities said.WorldMar 14, 2022
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British businessman killed execution-style near Mexico’s Playa del CarmenThe man was driving on a highway near Playa del Carmen in Quintana Roo state when his car was approached by two gunmen who opened fire.WorldMar 13, 2022
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2 Canadians killed, 1 wounded in shooting at a Mexico resortQuintana Roo state's security chief said via Twitter that authorities were searching for a Hotel Xcaret guest in the shooting. He shared a photo of a man walking with a handgun.CanadaJan 21, 2022
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8 found dead in Cancun, some dismembered in plastic bagsThe bodies were found on the streets of the Mexican resort city, some dismembered and in plastic bags.CrimeAug 22, 2018
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Killings continue but travel agents keep selling trips to CancunCanadians travel to Mexico more than any other country except the United States. But many visitors may be unaware of the growing violence in a main city that was once hailed as one of the country's safest: Cancun.ConsumerApr 26, 2018
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4 killed in another violent attack in Mexico’s Caribbean resort regionGunmen attacked the state prosecutors' office in Cancun Tuesday, and authorities said four people were killed.Jan 17, 2017
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