Members of the Mexican army patrol near Naranjo de Chila in the municipality of Aguililla, Mexico, on Feb. 18, 2022. The town had been the scene of a bloody turf battle between two drug cartels. Armando Solis/AP Photo
Thousands of Americans travel abroad yearly for medical treatment, looking to reap the benefits of high-quality health care at substantially lower costs.
However, the recent murder of two U.S. citizens in Mexico underscores the inherent risks associated with medical tourism.