Supplemental Info:
1.) Subscribers are reminded that in January, President Trump signed an Executive Order designating "certain international cartels and other organizations" as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. 2.) Subscribers are also reminded of this week's reporting that President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare options for use of US military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations. 3.) Subscribers are also reminded of the growing anti-gentrification / "Gringo Go Home moment in Mexico. Activists are becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to the presence of US citizens there.
Gringo go home.’ Mexico City protests target Americans, gentrification Gringo go home! Why Mexico is turning against US immigrants The U.S. Embassy warns Americans to avoid Mexico City's central corridor Drama in Mexico City: Gringo, go home!
Caution is urged if you are heading south of the border.
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Travel Advisory Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution August 12, 2025
Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Advisory Summary
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. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico. U.S. government employees are not allowed to travel to certain high-risk areas. Due to security risks, U.S. citizens should follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees while traveling. Emergency services are limited or unavailable in remote or rural areas. Check the map of restricted areas.
USGOV employee travel restrictions (U.S. citizens are advised to follow):
May not travel between cities after dark. Must rely on dispatched vehicles from regulated taxi stands or app-based services like Uber or Cabify and may not wave down taxis on the street. Should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. May not drive between Mexican border cities, the U.S.-Mexico border and the interior of Mexico. There are some limited exceptions.
Read the Full Advisory: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html
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