I occasionally receive e-mails from readers who tell me they've decided they won't travel to Mexico because they feel it's too dangerous. I know that incidents of violent crimes that make the headlines may be scary, but I've lived in Mexico for ten years and I don't feel unsafe.
I do know that tourists are often targeted for crime (in Mexico and elsewhere), but there are some fairly simple steps you can take to avoid being a victim. Click through for some suggestions:
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