The State Department is extending the trip to Mexico warn Americans. Just before spring break, the government advised Americans to skip trips to Mexico, reconsider travel, or at least be more cautious when traveling to many parts of the country because of the potential for violence. force.
“Violent crime — such as murder, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery — is widespread and common in Mexico,” says the advisory from the US State Department. in 30 of Mexico’s 32 states.
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This new advice comes as we learn about violence involving Americans in Matamoros, a town in Mexico near the Texas border.
The US State Department breaks down its Mexico risk assessment on a detailed, state-by-state basis.
Six Mexican states have “Do Not Travel” warnings, including Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas.
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Seven states with “reconsider travel” advice include Baja and Jalisco – home to a popular tourist destination. Puerto Vallarta.
Another 17 states received “exercise caution” advice, including Baja California Sur, home to popular California resorts. Cabo San Lucas, and the state of Nayarit, where you’ll find the Riviera Nayarit. Mexico City is also included in that category.
The Mexican state of Quintana Roo on the Caribbean side is also in the “increased vigilance” category due to crime and the possibility of kidnapping. Quintana Roo includes Cancun, Carmen . Beach And Tulum. It’s an area generally considered safe for expats and certainly popular for leisure travel.
The only states that don’t fall under any sort of special advisory for US travel are the states of Campeche and Yucatan.
The State Department also recommends that visitors review personal security plans, be aware of their surroundings, pay attention to local media and immediately call 911 Mexico in the event of any problems.
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