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Drug related killings on the rise in Acapulco
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Acapulco has suffered from a surge in drug-related killings, which nearly tripled last year, making the resort one of the most violent cities in the world in 2011. The slayings have scared tourists away, and prompted President Felipe Calderon to send hundreds of extra police and soldiers into Acapulco to establish order.
Acapulco is one of Mexico's top tourist destinations, but has suffered a drop in business, especially from foreign tourists, due to drug violence in the last year. Toursim accounts for some 9 percent of Mexico's economy and about 70 percent of the output of Acapulco's state of Guerrero.
ACAPULCO, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 29: A bar advertisement beckons tourists on the beach on February 29, 2012 in Acapulco, Mexico. One of Mexico's top tourist destinations, Acapulco has suffered a drop in business, especially from foreign tourists, due to drug violence in the last year. Toursim accounts for some 9 percent of Mexico's economy and about 70 percent of the output of Acapulco's state of Guerrero. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)John Moore / Getty Images
ACAPULCO, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 29: A lone person walks along the beach before sunrise on February 29, 2012 in Acapulco, Mexico. One of Mexico's top tourist destinations, Acapulco has suffered a drop in business, especially from foreign tourists due to drug violence in the last year. Toursim accounts for some 9 percent of Mexico's economy and about 70 percent of the output of Acapulco's state of Guerrero. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)John Moore / Getty Images
