{"id":16325,"date":"2025-12-18T23:19:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/mexico-security-alert-issued-regarding-holiday-crime-for-snowbird-tourists\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T23:19:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:19:29","slug":"mexico-security-alert-issued-regarding-holiday-crime-for-snowbird-tourists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/newstime\/mexico-security-alert-issued-regarding-holiday-crime-for-snowbird-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico security alert issued regarding holiday crime for snowbird tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a\u00a0security alert<\/a>\u00a0to snowbird tourists, warning of the potential of “violent crime” during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

“Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during the winter season,” reads the alert, which was sent in late November and continues to resonate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Officials have warned that violent crime can happen<\/a> anywhere in Mexico \u2014 especially in popular tourist destinations.<\/p>\n

US ALERTS TOURISTS OF \u2018UNPREDICTABLE SECURITY SITUATION\u2019 IN POPULAR HOLIDAY DESTINATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“U.S. citizens should exercise caution in popular winter break spots,” the security alert says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This includes San Carlos, Puerto Pe\u00f1asco (Rocky Point), Los Cabos\u00a0and Mazatlan, among others, especially after dark.”<\/p>\n

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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert warning snowbird tourists of violent crime risks.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Drivers are warned of both legal and illegal checkpoints.<\/p>\n

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Illegal checkpoints<\/a> are set up by criminals to stop rivals or extort money from innocent tourists.<\/p>\n

“When approaching any checkpoint<\/a>, cooperate.\u00a0Avoid any behavior that appears aggressive,” the alert reads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“Fleeing can raise suspicion and lead to violence.”<\/p>\n

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“U.S. citizens should exercise caution in popular winter break spots,” the alert from the U.S. Embassy says.\u00a0<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In 2023, Mexico received about 42 million international tourists, according to government data.<\/p>\n

Drug use or possession<\/a> is illegal in Mexico and can lead to lengthy jail sentences.<\/p>\n

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“Mexican cartels, criminal organizations and terrorist organizations are active in a violent struggle to control trafficking routes,” reads the alert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In 2023, Mexico received about 42 million international tourists.<\/span> (Daniel Slim\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“U.S. citizens should not carry packages across the border for them.”<\/p>\n

The alert tells tourists to keep their passports<\/a> and entry permits in a safe place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tourists are encouraged to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. \u202f<\/p>\n

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Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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