As spring break approaches, you may have booked a trip to Mexico, and you may we wondering if it’s safe to travel there after violence erupted in the country only a few weeks ago.
The U.S. Embassy and Mexican Consulate released a message for U.S. citizens on March 2, urging visitors to “travel smart” and “be informed” as many areas of Mexico remain at an elevated travel advisory level as of March 4.
“ While the widespread violence that took place on February 22 following Mexican security operations has ended, risks of crime and kidnapping remain,” the embassy wrote in the notice, directing travelers to a U.S. State Department Mexico Travel Advisory map.
The embassy also advised travelers to consider that crime, including violent crime, “can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations. This includes homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. U.S. citizens should exercise caution in popular spring break spots, especially after dark.”
There is also warning regarding unregulated alcohol, which could be contaminated, the embassy said. “U.S. citizens have lost consciousness or been injured after consuming tainted alcohol. Guard against someone spiking your drink — don’t leave beverages unattended or accept them from strangers.”
The message to travelers comes after The U.S. State Department had issued a security warning on Feb. 22 advising Americans in Mexico to “shelter in place” but that has now been lifted. The alert came following the death of the leader of “El Mencho,.
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Source: El Paso Times
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