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Travel Warning U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs Millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year for study, tourism, and business, including more than 150,000 who cross the border every day. The Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens and other visitors to major tourist destinations, and there is no evidence that Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) have targeted U.S. visitors and residents based on their nationality. Resort areas and tourist destinations in Mexico generally do not see the levels of drug-related violence and crime reported in the border region and in areas along major...

Just as college Spring Breaks are about to begin, The U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning for Mexico yesterday. It’s a popular destination for underage college kids because in Mexico, if you are big enough to sit on a bar stool, then you are big enough to drink. The latest State Department warning cautions Americans about “Transnational Criminal Organizations,” in Mexico. That’s "Obama-Speak" meaning drug cartels that are in a violent civil war for control of drug trafficking to America. That civil war has been creeping across our own southern border under the watch of an oblivious administration....

PHOENIX – The nation's top civil liberties group on Wednesday issued travel alerts for Arizona, saying the state's new law cracking down on illegal immigrants could lead to racial profiling and warrantless arrests. American Civil Liberties Union affiliates in Arizona, New Mexico and 26 other states put out the warnings in advance of the Fourth of July weekend. The Arizona chapter has received reports that law enforcement officers are already targeting some people even though the law doesn't take effect until July 29, its executive director said. The alerts are designed to teach people about their rights if police stop...

LONDON - Britain's Foreign Office said Friday it believed that "terrorists may be in the final phases of planning attacks" in Saudi Arabia. The Foreign Office gave no details about its information, but said its warning against all but essential travel in Saudi Arabia remained in place. The Foreign Office said it had updated its travel advice, saying, "We advise British nationals against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia. We believe that terrorists may be in the final phases of planning attacks." A statement posted on the department's Web site advised travelers to make sure they had confidence in...

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman This information is current as of today, Thu Feb 06 2003 16:17:31 GMT-0500. Worldwide CautionFebruary 6, 2003This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated November 20, 2002. It is being issued to remind U.S. citizens of the need to remain vigilant due to a heightened threat of terrorist actions that may target civilians, including the possibility of attacks by non-conventional weapons. It also reminds American citizens traveling or living overseas to avoid demonstrations and provides standard preparedness advice. This Worldwide Caution expires on May 4, 2003.The Department of State reminds Americans that...

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman This information is current as of today, Mexico January 31, 2003This Public Announcement is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the need for caution when traveling in the State of Chiapas. It expires on May 29, 2003.There have recently been disturbing incidents involving violence and threats of violence against foreigners and establishments catering to foreign tourists in remote areas. In many parts of Chiapas, there is no effective law enforcement or police protection. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling in the areas where disputes are known to be ongoing, including...