U.S. Travel Alerts for Mexico: Updated Warnings for Travelers

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U.S. Travel Alerts: Updated Warnings for Mexico

The U.S. State Department has revised its travel alerts for Mexico, emphasizing the prevalence of violent crimes and issuing "do not travel" advisories for several states.

Current Advisories

Recent advice highlighted that violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, and robbery are widespread. Most areas of Mexico pose significant risks, with the government limiting travel for its employees.

States with Travel Restrictions

  • Do Not Travel To:
    • Colima - crime and kidnapping
    • Guerrero - crime
    • Michoacan - crime
    • Sinaloa - crime
    • Tamaulipas - crime and kidnapping
    • Zacatecas - crime and kidnapping
  • Reconsider Travel To:
    • Baja California - crime and kidnapping
    • Chiapas - crime
    • Chihuahua - crime and kidnapping
    • Guanajuato - crime
    • Jalisco - crime and kidnapping
    • Morelos - crime and kidnapping
    • Sonora - crime and kidnapping
  • Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:
    • Aguascalientes - crime
    • Baja California Sur - crime
    • Coahuila - crime
    • Durango - crime
    • Hidalgo - crime
    • Mexico City - crime
    • Mexico State - crime and kidnapping
    • Nayarit - crime
    • Nuevo Leon - crime
    • Oaxaca - crime
    • Puebla - crime and kidnapping
    • Queretaro - crime
    • Quintana Roo - crime
    • San Luis Potosi - crime and kidnapping
    • Tabasco - crime
    • Tlaxcala - crime
    • Veracruz - crime
  • Exercise Normal Precautions:
    • Campeche
    • Yucatan

Staying Informed

It's important to check the latest travel advisories from the U.S. State Department before planning your trip to Mexico. Ensure to follow localized travel regulations to secure your safety.