Mexican Drug Cartels Target Caribbean Tourist Resorts, Experts Warn

Four Mexican drug cartels are killing to control an 80-mile stretch of Caribbean resorts for a share of the $30 billion tourism revenue. Americans and visitors are collateral damage, experiencing gruesome violence or disappearances. Formerly off-limits areas now see cartel violence.

Control for Revenue

The battle for control of the Caribbean resorts is driven by the desire to claim a portion of the substantial $30 billion tourism revenue.