Pinkerton Insights Podcast

Last week in Mexico, multiple homicides were reported in Las Virginias Bar located near the tourist area of Playa del Carmen, in Quintana Roo State. According to state authorities, seven people died on the scene after two armed people entered the location and started the shooting. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Quintana Roo, the armed attack may be related to drug trafficking gangs. The authorities also announced that there were no tourists involved in the shooting. So far, the local attorney office has confirmed the capture of two alleged criminals linked to the attack. Pinkerton finds that violence in Quintana Roo has not diminished in recent months despite the capture of dozens of alleged criminal leaders. Instead, the crimes have increased, particularly, after the arrest of Leticia Rodriguez, also known as "Dona Lety" or "La 40," who controlled the drug trafficking and illegal activities in the Riviera Maya, which includes Cancun, Solidaridad, Tulum, Carrillo Puerto, and Puerto Morelos mu