Mexican officials urged the U.S. to reconsider its travel advisories, which have applied the strongest precaution of 'do not travel' to six of Mexico's 32 states.
"Violent crime and gang activity are widespread," the department warning said of one area."Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations."
"Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed bystanders," it continued."U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping." Another seven states pose a Level 3 travel risk, mostly due to the high risk of crime but some areas with a risk of kidnapping, including Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos and Sonora.
Only two of Mexico’s 32 states, Campeche and Yucatán, currently have the lowest level of precaution,"normal precautions’ designation." Guests gather in the hotel lobby after reported shooting at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun resort, in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico November 4, 2021, in this still image obtained from a social media video.