"Warning: Drug Gangs Targeting Tourists at Mexican Mayan Ruins"

Drug cartel violence and land disputes have made some Mayan ruin sites in Mexico inaccessible to tourists, with checkpoints demanding identification and cellphones, and the potential for gun battles. The government claims the sites are safe, but tour guides and residents report ongoing dangers, impacting tourism and local economies. The situation is exacerbated by the involvement of Indigenous groups and the lucrative smuggling routes through the region.