Summary
Many Americans are choosing to travel to places like Hawaii, Florida, and the Caribbean for spring break instead of Mexico due to concerns about recent violence in Mexico. The U.S. government has issued travel advisories for Mexico because of incidents involving drug-related violence and other criminal activities.
Key Facts
- Americans are opting for travel destinations like Hawaii, Florida, and the Caribbean instead of Mexico.
- Recent cartel violence in Mexico followed the killing of a major drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
- The U.S. government has issued travel warnings for Americans planning trips to Mexico.
- Some Mexican states, like Jalisco and others, have specific travel advisories due to crime and safety concerns.
- The U.S. State Department's travel advisory for Mexico is "Level 2: Exercise increased caution."
- There are "Level 4: Do not travel" warnings for certain Mexican states due to high crime rates.
- Security advisers suggest enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for current information.
