The federal government has issued an advisory for Canadian travellers in Mexico to exercise a high degree of caution due to high levels of criminal activity and kidnapping. The advisory was posted on the Government of Canada’s website this afternoon (Fri) for specific regions in Mexico. The advice is to be cautious, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.
The website states that Mexico is experiencing high rates of violent crime including homicides, kidnappings, carjacking and assaults, and criminal groups and drug cartels are present in some tourist areas.
You can link to the advisory on the federal government’s website by clicking here.
Avoid non-essential travel to the following areas due to high levels of violence and organized crime:
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