US EditionUS Updates Travel Advisory to Mexico Due to 'Terrorism, Crime and Kidnapping'
The advisory highlights Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warnings for six states due to cartel and terrorism-related violence, urging Americans to reconsider visits to multiple others, officials said.
- On Aug. 12, the United States Department of State issued a Level 2 advisory for Mexico, adding a terrorism risk indicator to warn of 'terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.'
- Following the national update, the U.S. government says the advisory links violence, including homicide and kidnapping, to regions like Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas, which are Level 4 'Do Not Travel'.
- Many states, including Baja California and Sonora, received caution advisories; travelers are advised to 'exercise increased caution' or 'reconsider travel' due to risks like homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery, as the State Department says.
- The advisory states that U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Level 4 areas like Colima and Guerrero, and warns that the U.S. government has limited ability to assist travelers in many parts of Mexico.
- The State Department says the advisory encourages U.S. citizens to enroll in STEP and cooperate at checkpoints by avoiding aggressive behavior, issued earlier this month.
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US issues new travel advisory for Mexico, urging 'increased caution'
(WJW) - The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mexico this week, urging Americans to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the country. According to federal officials, the Level 2 advisory was issued due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping risks. "Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide kidnapping, carjacking and robbery," the advisory states. "There is a risk of terrorist violence, including ter…
Mexico Is Under a New U.S. Travel Advisory—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
Travelers to Mexico are being encouraged to take increased safety precautions.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Scenic view of a street in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.Key TakeawayThe United States Department of State recently issued a Level 2 advisory for travel to Mexico. The advisory level is "exercise increased caution,” and spotlights crime and terrorism in the country. Travelers can take extra precautions in advance of visiting the countr…
State Department Issues ‘Increased Caution’ Travel Advisory for Mexico
Americans traveling to Mexico must exercise increased caution due to the threat of “terrorism, crime and kidnapping,” the U.S. Department of State said in an Aug. 12 travel advisory, categorizing the destination overall as a Level 2 risk. “Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico,” the depar…
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US updates travel advisory to Mexico due to 'terrorism, crime and kidnapping'
The State Department updated Mexico's travel advisory Tuesday, urging caution to U.S. citizens traveling due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping risks.
As part of updating its travel alert, the U.S. warned its citizens at risk of terrorist violence in 30 states of Mexico.
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