October 17, 2008
M3Report

El Universal  (Mexico City)  10/16/08
The first fifteen days of October became the year's most violent in Mexico and broke the record of deaths linked to organized crime in any such period by reaching 387 victims, especially because of the increase in multiple homicides.  During those fifteen days violent deaths reached 178 in Chihuahua alone and in Baja California they totaled 90.

Mexico

October 14, 2008

This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico.  It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009.

While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross the land border every day for study, tourism or business, increased levels of violence make it imperative that travelers understand the risks of travel to Mexico, how best to avoid dangerous situations, and whom to contact if one is a victim of crime.  Common-sense precautions, such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas, avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur, and exercising prudence in where one visits during the evening hours and at night, can help ensure that travel to Mexico is safe and enjoyable.