Travel advisory issued for Mexico due to violent crime

An increase in crime has forced the U.S. State Department to issue a travel warning for several locations in Mexico, including some popular tourist destinations. Issued on Wednesday, the advisory noted that violent crimes were widespread in the country. Travelers are urged to exercise increased caution when traveling to Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas. While less common, violent crime in popular tourist destinations such as Cancun and Cozumel have been on the rise ...