The Canadian government has updated its security note on travel to Mexico to indicate that the U.S. Embassy is closing its consulate in the city of Playa del Carmen following incidents on ferries operating out of the tourist hot spot.
On Feb. 21, an explosive device detonated on board a ferry that links Playa del Carmen to the town of Cozumel, injuring over 20 people. On March 1, local authorities found another explosive device on a ferry operating on the same route. The incidents are still under investigation.
