Quintana Roo, Mexico

Guardian UK: Series of femicides cast a dark shadow over Mexico's 'sunshine state' - Horrific murders of Mexican women in region that includes Cancun and Playa del Carmen has community demanding justice

Within the space of three weeks, seven women have been murdered, bringing the total to 18 so far this year. At least two of the victims were strangled, and several had been sexually assaulted before their bodies were dumped in public places. All the women were Mexican.