In 2017, 822 Americans died unnatural deaths abroad, including homicides, drownings, traffic accidents, and drug-related deaths. SPRING BREAK TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR MEXICO MAY TAKE ON NEW URGENCY AFTER DEADLY ATTACK IN CANCUNOf those 822 deaths abroad, 250 occurred in Mexico. If we dive deeper into the data and look specifically at murders (not unnatural deaths by drugs, traffic related accidents, etc.) In 2017, there were 143 homicides of U.S. citizens abroad, and 83 of those occurred in Mexico. If you are traveling to Mexico for spring break, have a wonderful time, but, just as you would with any travel abroad, be careful and know the risks.

Source: Fox News March 07, 2019 16:30 UTC