Spring Breakers Warned To Double Think Visits To Mexico
Kendra Jackson
Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: News
The U.S. Customs and Border protection along with the federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have also launched an awareness campaign for people traveling to Mexico for spring break.
The campaign includes information on federal and state laws and agency requirements upon their return to the United States. It also includes distribution of flyers telling travelers to carry the proper identification when returning back to the U.S.
According to the U.S Department of State, more than 6,000 people were killed last year due to drug violence, and 1,000 have been killed this year so far.
The Mexican government stated that if you stay clear of drugs and the war over them, then you are not in any real danger. Most of the violence usually stems from criminal on criminal.
"If violence in Mexico is this bad, then I don't think it's worth taking the chance on for spring break. There are plenty of other places to visit that are just as fun and less violent," stated Catalano.
The campaign includes information on federal and state laws and agency requirements upon their return to the United States. It also includes distribution of flyers telling travelers to carry the proper identification when returning back to the U.S.
According to the U.S Department of State, more than 6,000 people were killed last year due to drug violence, and 1,000 have been killed this year so far.
The Mexican government stated that if you stay clear of drugs and the war over them, then you are not in any real danger. Most of the violence usually stems from criminal on criminal.
"If violence in Mexico is this bad, then I don't think it's worth taking the chance on for spring break. There are plenty of other places to visit that are just as fun and less violent," stated Catalano.
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posted 12/21/09 @ 8:31 PM EST
It is good that the U.S. Department of State does not discourage students, but warns them to avoid areas of prostitution and drug dealing.
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