Category: Alerts

Michoacán, Mexico US ‘do not travel’ advisory puts five Mexican states on same level as war-torn Syria, Yemen, and Somalia. The government warns citizens to avoid Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacán and Guerrero amid high levels of crime and violence. “Violent crime, such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery, is widespread,” says the advisory through the level 4 ‘do not travel’ alert, which is considered the highest warning. Mexico overall was given a level 2 warning, which means travellers should “exercise increased caution.” Eleven additional Mexican states received a level 3 warning, meaning “reconsider travel.” Manzanillos, Colima, Mexico Once a Hollywood ... Read more