Tourist Kidnappings, Crime Spark US Embassy Warnings

Tourist Kidnappings, Crime Spark US Embassy Warnings
Warm, calm beach waters beckon at Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica. Annie Wu/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
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The U.S. State Department has issued several travel warnings to Americans about visiting several South American or Caribbean countries because of a rise in crime and kidnappings.

Namely, the agency last week called on U.S. citizens to “reconsider travel” to Jamaica and Colombia because of crime. It also stated that the threat of terrorism is elevated in Colombia because of a recent rise in activity.
Jack Phillips
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