Travel Securtiy Snapshot
Mexico
Executive Summary
Crime in Mexico is extremely HIGH. Petty crime and street crime are a significant threat to travellers. Drug-related violence presents a HIGH collateral threat for travellers to Mexico. Express kidnaps are a significant risk for travellers, and while Kidnap for Ransom is more common amongst locals, travellers can be targeted. Virtual kidnappings - where the victim is led to believe their family has been abducted - are also commonplace. It is essential kidnap prevention methods are used in Mexico. Fraud is also prevalent across Mexico. Social unrest is common and can turn violent regularly. Sexual assault presents a HIGH risk for female travellers to Mexico.
Country Travel Tisk Rating
MODERATE with HIGH areas
Risk Mitigation
The risk to business travellers in Mexico can be mitigated significantly by adopting appropriate security measures. While no single security measure can reduce the risk, best practice is to assume a layered approach. A layered approach involves;
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physical security measures
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threat awareness
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situational alertness
Prior to departure you should have a sound knowledge of the local threats, understand how to implement mitigation procedures and understand the current environment on the ground. For comprehensive threat analysis, mitigation recommendations, an overview of the local environment and security request a travel itinerary assessment.
Analytical Insight offers a Travel Itinerary Assessment service which provides a bespoke and tailored risk assessment of proposed travel to any country. The assessment also provides easy to implement recommendations that can reduce the risks presented by travel to foreign countries.
A full Travel Itinerary Assessment includes:
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Hotel Assessment
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Transport Assessment
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Risk Assessment for all locations on the itinerary
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Travel Safety Tips
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Emergency Contact Details
Implementing recommended security measures prior to travelling can significantly reduce the risk of injury, financial loss, collateral damage, itinerary disruption or the need to cancel or cut-short your trip.
Contact us for more information on receiving a Travel Itinerary Assessment for your next trip.
Common Threats
