Introduction: Insecurity Threats in Mexican Resorts
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Crime incidences and especially on tourists, have been on the rise in Mexico. These crimes happen in resorts and beaches where tourists frequent. Key security concerns that have been rampant include blackouts among guests, episodes of unconsciousness, rape, and in some cases, death. To minimize crimes on tourists, it requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders; the government, property owners, and the guests themselves,
In the worst-case scenarios, death has been reported. For instance, in December 2018, a 27-year-old Tatiana Mirutenko was involved in stray gunfire while coming from a bar in Mexico City, according to Bloom (2018). In 2918, there was an 18% surge in crime rates in Mexico, the majority being drug trafficking, possession of weapons, and kidnapping instances. Additionally, 169 United States citizens died in Mexico in 2018, 67 of the deaths being murders while the rest from other causes like accidents (Bloom 2018). In February 2018. Five people were killed in a bar in Cancun. Besides, the United States government has been issuing travel advisories to its citizens against some Mexican cities and towns (United States Department of State, 2020). Even now, there are travel advisories.
To curb the issue of insecurity in Mexican resorts and hotels, Resort owners should invest more in their security systems. They should not entertain unknown guests within their premises since some of them turn to be criminals who terrorize guests. On the other hand, visitors have the greatest responsibility for their safety. They should heed government advisories and avoid visiting high-risk areas. They should be cautious while in resorts not to leave their drinks with strangers as that may lead to poisoning. Also, their doors should always remain locked while in hotel rooms to keep away intruders. Besides, visitors should consider not to flaunt their valuables while on streets as that might attract criminals who may rob them. If the above measures are adhered to, crime rates in Mexican resorts and hotels can be minimized.
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Bloom, L.B. (2019). “Is it safe to travel to Mexico?” Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/11/08/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-mexico/#14ceb5862e22
United States Department of State. (2020). “Travel advisories: Mexico travel advisory.” https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html