The U.S. just issued a chilling new travel warning. One that says you could be killed or kidnapped if you travel to a popular spot. Here’s what New Yorkers must know.

New Yorkers may want to reconsider travel plans to a number of countries. The U.S. Department of State issued top-level travel warnings for several countries.

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The travel advisories range from Level 1 to Level 4, with Level 4 being the strongest warning.

  • Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
  • Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
  • Level 3: Reconsider Travel
  • Level 4: Do Not Travel

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New Travel Warning Issued for Mexico

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The U.S. Department of State recently issued a new travel warning to Americans thinking of vacationing in Mexico.

"Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more," the U.S. Department of State "The U.S. government has limited ability to help in many parts of Mexico. "

Level 2 Warning Issued For Mexico

The Mexico travel warning is a "Level 2" warning with Americans told to "exercise increased caution" in Mexico due to "crime," "kidnapping or hostage taking," and "terrorism."

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Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. Visit the U.S.

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While Mexico has a Level 2 warning, the following states in Mexico were issued a "Do Not Travel" Level 4 warning:

  • Colima
  • Guerreo
  • Michocan
  • Sinaloa
  • Tamaulipas
  • Zacatecas

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Many people travel at the end of the year for the holidays or to use up vacation days that may expire. These countries have a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory issued on them by the U.S. Government and should be avoided.

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