The threat level in the region has been upgraded to “Level 4 — Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping,” the highest of the U.S. State Department’s four-tier safety ranking system.
If you are going to Mexico for vacation, make sure to review the U.S. travel advisory for Mexico. Also, enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive safety updates. In addition, it helps the U.S. Embassy or the nearest U.S. Consulate contact you in an emergency. The State Department also recommends getting travel insurance that covers evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
However, the travel advisory level for Mexico as a whole has remained at “Level 2 —Exercise Increased Caution” for several years, along with other popular American tourist destinations including France and Germany.
The recent alert was issued due to “increasingly frequent gun battles” in the areas in the late night and early morning hours, as well as the rising implementation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by criminal organizations.
People should be aware of their surroundings, monitor local media for updates and notify friends and family of their safety.
Source: msn.com
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