US Issues Travel Warning for Mexico’s High-Risk States

The United States Department of State has issued a new safety warning for American citizens considering travel to Mexico. The advisory specifically highlights six Mexican states that are currently classified as level 4 risk – the highest level – due to ongoing criminal activity and kidnappings.

The states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas have all been placed in the level 4 category. This classification strongly advises against travel to these regions.

Seven additional states have been assigned a level 3 risk rating, suggesting that potential travelers should reconsider their plans. These states include Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Morelos, and Guanajuato.

The advisory also lists several states at a level 2 risk, advising travelers to exercise caution. These states are Baja California Sur, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Nayarit, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Edomex, Tlaxcala, CDMX, Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo.

However, the advisory does note that not all areas in Mexico are deemed high risk. According to the US government, the states of Campeche and Yucatán are currently classified as low risk, suggesting that tourists can travel to these areas without needing to take special precautions.