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 department stated.
The severity of risk varies by state. The department has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” designation for six Mexican states: Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas.
A Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” designation has been applied to eight states: Baja California, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos, and Sonora….