Journey advisory warns of kidnappings, homicide, crime in numerous elements of Mexico

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The U.S. State Division on Wednesday issued a journey advisory for American vacationers heading to Mexico, warning them of “high-risk crime and kidnapping.”

The journey advisory follows a weekend of vandalism, looting and different crimes in Northern Baja California, together with the town of Tijuana, in addition to the border metropolis of Juarez, Chihuahua.

U.S. authorities staff in Mexico are going through stricter guidelines as properly.

They aren’t allowed to journey alone, can’t go into distant areas, can’t journey between cities after darkish, can’t use taxis, however should use dispatched companies corresponding to Uber.

The State Division printed an inventory of Mexican states with numerous ranges of concern.

Don’t journey to:

Rethink journey to:

Train elevated warning when touring to:

Train Regular Precautions When Touring To:

The State Division has different recommendation for vacationers who nonetheless plan on going to Mexico:

• Maintain touring companions and household again dwelling knowledgeable of your journey plans. If separating out of your journey group, ship a pal your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photograph of the taxi quantity and/or license plate and textual content it to a pal.
• Use toll roads when potential and keep away from driving alone or at evening. In lots of states, police presence and emergency companies are extraordinarily restricted outdoors the state capital or main cities.
• Train elevated warning when visiting native bars, nightclubs, and casinos.
• Don’t show indicators of wealth, corresponding to carrying costly watches or jewellery.
• Be further vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
• Enroll within the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to obtain Alerts and make it simpler to find you in an emergency.