Be careful out there. There are some bad people
Couple killed and RV stolen and driven to Mexico.
Forum Discussion
Over the years, I've seen a number of debates here over whether or not it is safe for gringo tourists in Mexico.
I just want to add that, whether or not it USED to be, things change.
I've seen some reports that the previous boss of the Mexican cartel, El Chapo, used to forbid the cartel members from messing with the tourists because:
A: There was little or no profit in doing so.
and
B: It would attract a lot of extra action by the American government.
Now that El Chapo is enjoying life in an American Supermax, various factions of the cartel are battling for supremacy, and the old rules are no longer being enforced by anyone. Plus, some members may be willing to kill Americans as payback for us locking El Chapo up, and to send a message to the American government that they aren't afraid of us.
I don't know whether these reports are accurate or not. But, as I said, just a reminder that things change.
I just want to add that, whether or not it USED to be, things change.
I've seen some reports that the previous boss of the Mexican cartel, El Chapo, used to forbid the cartel members from messing with the tourists because:
A: There was little or no profit in doing so.
and
B: It would attract a lot of extra action by the American government.
Now that El Chapo is enjoying life in an American Supermax, various factions of the cartel are battling for supremacy, and the old rules are no longer being enforced by anyone. Plus, some members may be willing to kill Americans as payback for us locking El Chapo up, and to send a message to the American government that they aren't afraid of us.
I don't know whether these reports are accurate or not. But, as I said, just a reminder that things change.
