I worked here almost all of my adult life. Traveling here and living here are two very different animals.
When you know the country's language, read the papers, the statistics, and listen to locals you have a very different take on things.
I guess rvers aren't targets of crime but it is around us all the time. It makes life for me a bit uncomfortable knowing we are returning to the terrors of 14 years ago.
Of course, a government whose policy is "no confrontation" and "prohibido a prohibir" (prohibited to prohibit) makes it that much more difficult.
But back to the main topic, the three countries aren't helping either situation by not coming to agreements on travel and other issues.