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US gov't: Americans should avoid Mexican hookers
The travel advisory is back. An increase in violence has led the U.S.-Mexico border has led the U.S. State Department to renew its warning to Americans heading south of the border. But, this doesn't mean you should scratch Mexico from your list (I'm even heading down in a few weeks). You should just be careful.The announcement suggests that American tourists stick only to legitimate business and tourist areas. Areas with lots of prostitution and drug dealing are best left off your itinerary, according to the State Department. This is pretty good advice anywhere, but it makes even more sense along a border where the bad guys have used weapons and grenades.
So, go to Mexico. Have fun. Just don't pay for sex.
[Via MSNBC]
Filed under: North America, Mexico, News
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
thiefhunter Feb 24th 2009 8:41PM
Sorry to be negative; I'm actually a travel enthusiast. But as I said in your early morning post on Mexico travel, the level of violence is something to seriously consider before going to Mexico right now. The drug wars are heating up and spilling into tourist areas. In some cases, this means gunshots and crossfire. Both Acapulco and Cancun have had problems, to name two places. Police and government officials are being knocked off every week, and too many police officers are corrupt (understandable, considering the pittance they are paid). On top of that, there are "pseudo cops," fake police who only mean to rob tourists. I suggest serious research before choosing Mexico as a leisure destination in the near future. http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/01/mexico-violence/
Trail Nerd Mar 20th 2009 1:43PM
Definitely reconsidering my spring trip to Cancun.Might go for a stay-cation instead, even though that sounds kind of depressing. I don't frequent any areas of ill repute, but still scary that you might get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Is it worth the risk? According to this Newsy story colleges in Arizona are telling their students to stay away from Mexico during spring break http://www.newsy.com/videos/arming_against_drug_violence/
Tom Johansmeyer Feb 25th 2009 1:34PM
I'm going to Cancun in a few days and will be writing about it. So, I'll let you know how it feels on the ground.