State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Mexico
According to the Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025, there are 'extremely high rates' of violent crime in Mexico.
TL;DR
- State Department updated travel advisory for Mexico on May 29.
- Advisory warns Americans about risks of terrorism and crime.
- Violent crimes mentioned include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault, and robbery.
- Mexico is categorized as Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
- U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico.
- U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling to certain high-risk areas.