Pyramid shooter in Mexico arms himself before firing at tourists: video
Tragic Shooting Incident at Mexican Pyramid Distressing video has surfaced showing a gunman loading his weapon while perched atop an ancient pyramid in Mexico, as he took aim at terrified tourists. The footage reveals 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez wandering through the renowned Teotihuacan ruins on a recent Monday, with several hostages laid out in […]
Shooter attacks historic site, resulting in one tourist’s death and several injuries
Tragic Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramid A Canadian woman was killed, and several others were injured on Monday during a shooting at Mexico’s famous Teotihuacan pyramid. The gunman later took his own life, according to local authorities. Reports indicate that four individuals sustained injuries from the shooting, with an additional two injured from a fall. Among […]
City Removes Trash and Needles in Preparation for Incoming Tourists
Seattle Begins Street Clean-Up for Tourists Seattle has started to clean its streets, though the motivation seems tied more to the influx of international tourists this summer than to its local residents. Cleaning efforts are ramping up ahead of a significant event set for 2025, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to draw […]
Italian Tourists Accuse Venezuelan Police of Possible Extortion at Checkpoints
Italian Tourists Report Extortion Incidents in Venezuela A couple of Italian travelers recently shared a video on social media, alleging they faced multiple incidents of extortion at various police and military checkpoints while journeying through Venezuela. The two tourists operate a YouTube channel called Come Due Vagabondee (“Like Two Tramps”), where they document their travels […]
Chicago increases hotel tax for tourists to 19% to enhance tourism marketing budget
Chicago City Council Approves Increase in Tourism Tax The Chicago City Council has decided to raise tourism taxes, aiming to boost marketing programs for tourists. Specifically, an ordinance has been voted on that raises the lodging tax for hotels in the area from 17.5% to 19%. This figure includes various city, county, and state taxes. […]
Tourists from Nebraska saved after their boat catches fire near Miami Beach
Tourist Boat Fire Off Miami Beach A terrifying incident unfolded recently when a group of vacationers from Nebraska had a close call on a boat tour in Florida. A video captured the moment a 40-foot vessel, dubbed “Size Matters,” erupted in flames just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, while the group was around 400 meters […]
U.S. tourists think twice about spring break in Mexico due to cartel violence
Spring Breakers Rethink Mexican Vacations Amid Cartel Violence As spring break approaches, many travelers are reconsidering their plans due to ongoing cartel violence in Mexico, leaving some American tourists stranded. Discussions on the r/AllInclusiveResorts subreddit have sparked debates about the safety of vacationing in Mexico during this turbulent time. One user expressed concern, stating, “If […]
American tourists are caught in cartel violence in Mexico after the death of El Mencho.
Update on Cartel Violence in Mexico Mexico City: In the wake of the death of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as “El Mencho,” several Americans have come forward with firsthand accounts of the ensuing violence linked to cartel activities in Mexico. Reports indicate that following the announcement of El Mencho’s death, there […]
U.S. tourists are stuck in the Punta Mita area of Mexico due to cartel violence.
Violence in Puerto Vallarta Affects American Tourists The Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico is causing chaos in the Puerto Vallarta area, which has resulted in canceled flights and closed airports, leaving many American tourists stranded. Just a bit north, Punta Mita features luxurious resorts, including well-known names like Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. Wendy Puccetti […]
1,000 Tourists Were Trapped in Guadalajara Zoo Amid Terror Attacks by Mexican Cartels
Over the weekend, more than 1,000 tourists found themselves stranded at the Guadalajara City Zoo in Jalisco due to a surge of violence attributed to the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) following the death of their leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, according to local news reports. Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday that Oseguera-Cervantes had […]