Violence is high in Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations — but some groups are more at risk

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  • Deadly violence has increased in Mexico over the past several years.
  • Tourist areas in particular have seen worrying spikes in killings and other crimes.
  • But that violence affects Mexicans and tourists in those areas differently.

The upward trend of deadly violence in Mexico has continued after a record-setting 2017, when there were more than 29,000 homicide victims in the country.

This January and February combined saw 4,937 homicides, the most on record for the first two months of the year.

Some of the most intense violence hit the states where Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations are located, leading to read more >>>

Source : BusinessInsider.Com

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