US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States29 May 2026
Mexico Travel Advisory - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico, a large country in which conditions can vary widely from state to state and even within
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