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DPS Urges Spring Break Travelers to Avoid Mexico Mar 5 2010 9:44AM
News Release
Date: Mar 5 2010 9:44AM
Release: Immediate
The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging all Texas Spring Breakers to avoid traveling to border cities in Mexico.

“There is an increase in Mexican drug cartel related violence in the northern Mexican border cities.  Parents should not allow their children to visit these Mexican cities because their safety cannot be guaranteed,” said DPS director Steven C.  McCraw.

The U.S. State Department web site lists several travel alerts related to violence in Mexico. Travelers should always check that web site for the most up-to-date information related to security issues in Mexico.
For current travel alerts go to:


U.S. State Department