We don't often post travel advisories on this site; but in this instance, it is warranted. Our own Deputy Minister of Aviation has just returned from an extensive trip(flying by private aircraft) to Mexico. He had been invited by a local organization to lecture on trends in Health Issues for pilots in upper age cohorts. During his travels, he was advised not to land or fly close to Durango State. We could add Lower Baja State, Sinaloa, of course, and Michoacan.
Recent murders have placed Mexico on our watch list for travelers. Find another place to spend your time and dollars. Too risky, despite the lack of official announcements from our State Department. That wouldn't sit well with businesses dependent on cross border traffic, legal cross border traffic, that is.
On top of it all, Pres. Obama's recent Executive Order altering immigration rules and policies will certainly affect the economy here and there.
So, be aware of the situation in our next door neighbor to the south, across the Rio Grande. Don't rely on opinions of travel agents for information about safety. Do your own research from several available sites.
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