State Department Issues ‘Increased Caution’ Travel Advisory for Mexico

A ‘Do Not Travel’ designation has been applied to six Mexican states.

A truck burns on a street in Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico, on Jan. 5, 2023. Martin Urista/AP Photo

Americans traveling to Mexico must exercise increased caution due to the threat of “terrorism, crime and kidnapping,” the U.S. Department of State said in an Aug. 12 travel advisory, categorizing the destination overall as a Level 2 risk.

“Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico,” the department stated.