Newsweek: "More Americans Are Killed in Mexico Every Year Than You Realize"

[DigitalDrifter]

This needs to be front and center to those looking to vacation in Mexico.

"Mexico has a far higher homicide rate than the U.S."

The number of Americans killed in Mexico every year might be more than some might expect, with a significant percentage of those deaths attributed to homicide.
Since January, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico has had "do not travel" warnings in place for several regions, including Sinaloa and most recently Matamoros, because of the threat of violence in the areas.

The latest warning came after the violent kidnapping of four Americans by a Mexican drug cartel. The Americans were traveling southeast of the border to Matamoros on a road trip. Two—Zindell Brown and Shaeed Woodard—were killed, while the other two—Latavia "Tay" McGee and Eric James Williams—were rescued and escorted over the border into Texas by the Mexican military and the National Guard on Tuesday, Mexican officials said.

More Americans are killed in Mexico every year than you realize

Nearly 200 U.S. citizens die in Mexico on average every year, a large percentage of which are ruled homicide.

www.newsweek.com

 

[DigitalDrifter]

As I have repeatedly pointed out, 5 of the 'TOP 10' cities in the world with the highest homicide rate are in Mexico.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

This is incredible if true:

Dan Crenshaw​

21m ·

The President of Mexico said today he would campaign against me & anyone who wants to target the cartels.
1. Bring it. Lol.
2. Get a grip. You should be campaigning against the cartels who are MURDERING your own people, not the Americans who want to help eradicate them.

 

[Doug1943]

Mexico has very strict gun control. It is theoretically possible to purchase a gun, but extremely difficult to do so. Getting a permit takes months. There are only two stores where you can buy guns in the country.

[Firearms regulation in Mexico - Wikipedia]

So Mexico cannot have a high murder rate.

 

[Woodznutz]

Visit Mexico at your own risk. If you get murdered don't come crying to me. Same with overdosing on drugs. You know the risks. You made your own coffin...lay in it.

 

[DudleySmith]

Been that way for decades. Cops will help themselves to your vehicle or anything else they see that they want.