Spring Break Travel South Of The Border Should Be Avoided

By COED Staff

Going to Mexico for spring break is practically a rite of passage for college students in Arizona, but the state’s three public universities want to warn young revelers about stepped-up violence south of the border.

In its notice to students, UA-Tucson cited a travel alert issued by the U.S. Department of State in October warning travelers that crime rates have increased sharply in Tijuana, Juarez and Nogales – all Mexican cities that have experienced public shootouts during the daytime in shopping centers and other public places. [AZ Central]