The recent killings of four men in the popular Mexican resort of Cancun have been attributed to drug gang rivalries, according to authorities.
The leader of a drug gang, known as “Pantera” or the Panther, was implicated in the killings, and a $50,000 reward has been offered for his arrest. The victims were found in Cancun’s hotel zone near the beach during the busy Easter Week vacation period.
The motive for the killings remains unclear, but drug gangs in Mexico often target rival gangs and individuals selling drugs for competitors.
The incident comes amid a travel alert issued by the U.S. State Department warning travelers to exercise caution in Mexico’s Caribbean beach resorts, including Cancun, due to past incidents of drug gang violence.
In recent years, other popular tourist destinations in Mexico, such as Playa del Carmen and Tulum, have also seen similar incidents related to drug and weapons trafficking gangs.
