Carnival cancels stops in Mazatlan

That's a big economic loss for the Mexican resort city, but drug violence is getting a little too close for comfort. Carnival will substitute extra time at Cabo San Lucas. From USA Today:

Carnival is following Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line in suspending calls in Mazatlan indefinitely in the wake of a number of violent incidents in the port including the recent murder of two people in front of a hotel frequented by tourists. "We are working closely with the Mexican government and local officials to review their plans to improve security in all of the main tourist areas," the line says. "Once we are comfortable with their plans and implementation, we expect to return to Mazatlán. We are hopeful that this process can be completed within a short period of time."

The prudence is understandable: All it takes is one incident involving a passenger, and the cruise industry in Mexico could collapse.