The characterization of “cheap local busses” being somehow related to homicides is absurd.

I did not dispute the rise in crime or the accuracy of the article. This area (Caribbean Mexico) has for several times been the fastest growing region in the entire hemisphere. There has been a rise in everything, pizza shops, ATM machines, taxis, developments and correspondingly more gangsters doing gangster stuff.

Context is important.
I’m trying to provide that. In our daily life, shopping, golfing, driving our car up and down the coast from Cancun to Tulum, and pretty much doing all the activities necessary I can assure you this is not a war zone but a pleasantly friendly, increasingly convenient place to vacation and live with hard working, normal, happy people.

I’m wondering why you’re confused. Is this not a forum to share first hand information and experience? Otherwise all we need is news reports.