Mexico City — Canada updated its travel advisory for Mexico on Tuesday, warning citizens to exercise a high degree of caution because of criminal activity and kidnappings in several parts of the country.
The advisory, published on the Canadian government’s official travel website, also incorporated the U.S. security alert for Mexicali, where Washington has temporarily suspended government activities and official travel for its personnel.
Canada said the recommendation does not mean travelers should avoid Mexico altogether, but it urged constant vigilance and attention to region-specific warnings.
States With Warnings
The Canadian government advises against non-essential travel to parts of Chiapas, Chihuahua, Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas, with some exceptions for specific cities and corridors.
In Sinaloa, the warning excludes certain tourist areas of Mazatlán and the city of Los Mochis when reached by air or sea. Exceptions also apply to Morelia and Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, as well as Monterrey in Nuevo León.
Crime and Road Risks
The advisory notes that criminal groups and cartels operate in different parts of Mexico, and clashes between rival organizations or with security forces can occur without warning. It also warns of armed robberies, kidnappings, express kidnappings, assaults and vehicle theft, with particular risks in border zones and on highways.
Canada recommends avoiding nighttime travel, using toll roads whenever possible, staying informed through local media and following instructions from Mexican authorities.
Mexicali Alert
The updated advisory echoes the U.S. Embassy warning for Mexicali issued on Aug. 24. Canada’s website reminds travelers that the United States suspended official activities and travel to the border city because of a potential threat, and advises Canadians there to avoid government buildings and take shelter in the event of an incident.
Canada also said it continues to advise caution at airports, bus terminals, tourist areas and border crossings, where criminal activity or clashes can occur. The advisory was shared on the Travel.gc.ca X account on Aug. 25.
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