Security alert Playa del carmen & security concerns in Mexico (merged)

[Eric B]

I completely agree with you, Pam; this thread seems to be degenerating into a political discussion of how unsafe people perceive Mexico to be. It doesn’t seem to contain much in the way of new information, except for the reports by folks actually staying there regarding their experiences with the security situation. I do value that as new information, but believe second or third hand reporting has considerably less value.

 

[klpca]

In addition to staying in Cozumel, we took a ride on the formerly exploding ferry and even flew home on southwest airlines. It was an all-around risky trip, lol. My dad was seriously fearful for our lives - couldn't understand why we had to go to Mexico. (I'll leave it there - his rant would not go uncensored on TUG). We were so scared.

 

[TravelTime]

You are jumping to conclusions based on faulty reasoning. You're suggesting 1.5 MILLION people are murdered per year in Mexico? Respectfully, this is simply not true, and adds to the disinformation and fear mongering about Mexico, something we should all seek to avoid. Tuggers want to know facts so they can make informed decisions about their travel plans (or not) to Mexico.

Crimes are under reported all around the world. According to DOJ studies, only 42% of violent crimes in the US are reported. Only one in three property crimes gets reported here. Mr. Witte did not cite any studies to back his claims of 2% under reporting - of what crimes exactly? You're making assumptions that have no basis in fact. And yes, I did a Google search on this because I think this thread has gone off the rails of being helpful.

TravelTime, please don't think I'm singling you out. I think you mean well, but I question the logic of your assertions that Mexico is an extremely dangerous destination for tourists.

Well, let’s wait and see. Last year and this year were pretty bad for locals and some tourists.

 

[TravelTime]

I completely agree with you, Pam; this thread seems to be degenerating into a political discussion of how unsafe people perceive Mexico to be. It doesn’t seem to contain much in the way of new information, except for the reports by folks actually staying there regarding their experiences with the security situation. I do value that as new information, but believe second or third hand reporting has considerably less value.

I do not see any political discussion in this thread. Mainly just news postings and personal opinions both good and not so good.

 

[TravelTime]

Just so you do not think I am biased, here is a fairly positive and optimistic recent article in the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/travel/mexico-tourism-violence.html

 

[whitewater]

You are jumping to conclusions based on faulty reasoning. You're suggesting 1.5 MILLION people are murdered per year in Mexico? Respectfully, this is simply not true, and adds to the disinformation and fear mongering about Mexico, something we should all seek to avoid. Tuggers want to know facts so they can make informed decisions about their travel plans (or not) to Mexico.

Crimes are under reported all around the world. According to DOJ studies, only 42% of violent crimes in the US are reported. Only one in three property crimes gets reported here. Mr. Witte did not cite any studies to back his claims of 2% under reporting - of what crimes exactly? You're making assumptions that have no basis in fact. And yes, I did a Google search on this because I think this thread has gone off the rails of being helpful.

TravelTime, please don't think I'm singling you out. I think you mean well, but I question the logic of your assertions that Mexico is an extremely dangerous destination for tourists.

thank you - very true common sense response.