The United States has issued a travel alert that all residents of Texas should be aware of. The warning was released by the US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs due to an increase in crime and kidnapping in certain areas of Mexico.
If you plan to visit Mexico, it’s essential to follow some guidelines to ensure your safety. The US government has identified specific regions that citizens of the US, including Texas, should avoid or exercise caution when traveling to.
Areas To Avoid:
* Colima state: due to high crime and kidnapping rates
* Guerrero state: due to crime
* Michoacan state: due to crime
* Sinaloa state: due to crime
* Tamaulipas state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Zacatecas state: due to crime and kidnapping
Regions To Reconsider:
* Baja California state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Chiapas state: due to crime
* Chihuahua state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Guanajuato state: due to crime
* Jalisco state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Morelos state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Sonora state: due to crime and kidnapping
When traveling to the following states, exercise increased caution:
* Aguascalientes state: due to crime
* Baja California Sur state: due to crime
* Coahuila state: due to crime
* Durango state: due to crime
* Hidalgo state: due to crime
* Mexico City: due to crime
* Mexico State: due to crime and kidnapping
* Nayarit state: due to crime
* Nuevo Leon state: due to crime
* Oaxaca state: due to crime
* Puebla state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Queretaro state: due to crime
* Quintana Roo state: due to crime
* San Luis Potosi state: due to crime and kidnapping
* Tabasco state: due to crime
* Tlaxcala state: due to crime
* Veracruz state: due to crime
Please note that these guidelines are subject to change, and it’s always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories before planning your trip. Stay safe while traveling!
Source: US 105 FM
