Spring Break Travel to Mexico: Safety Concerns and Warnings

The Texas Department of Public Safety has warned Americans to avoid traveling to Mexico during spring break due to ongoing violence and significant safety threats posed by drug cartel violence and other criminal activities. The State Department has also issued travel advisories for several Mexican states, including a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory for Tamaulipas, where four Americans were recently kidnapped. Mexico is a popular destination for spring break travel, with Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Mexico City being the most visited areas.