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Mexican Drug Violence: U.S. State Department Expands Travel Warning To 14 Mexican States
For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. State Department has expanded its travel warning for Mexico, urging Americans to stay clear of 14 Mexican states engulfed in a ongoing drug war between transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and government authorities.
The travel warning includes a state-by-state assessment of 14 states throughout Mexico and provides further information about which areas of those states are most at risk for violence. The new warning expands upon a 10-state advisory released in April 2011.
"Gun battles between rival TCOs or with Mexican authorities have taken place in towns and cities in many parts of Mexico, especially in the border region," the travel warning reads. "Gun battles have occurred in broad daylight on streets and in other public venues, such as restaurants and clubs. During some of these incidents, U.S. citizens have been trapped and temporarily prevented from leaving the area."
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