I would suggest all Mexican gangs see you as potential kidnapping meat, and Mexico does not have a handle on that.
“...potential kidnapping meat...”
Sad but true!
I just got back from Puerto Vallarta 5 days ago. As usual the media blows everything out of proportion. Mexico is a beautiful and welcoming country, but they do have an organized crime problem.
With rare exceptions, tourists are not bothered or harmed. The cartels know where their bread is buttered. Is it completely domesticated? No. But generally unless you go looking for trouble, you are perfectly fine.