Comments on: College students: Are security problems in Mexico making you rethink Spring Break there?

By: Isaac Osorio Padilla

Isaac Osorio Padilla — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:26:53 +0000

Well,well,well, spring break is over and all that commotion of not going to Mexico due to drug violence was way,let me repeat WAY over exagerated. Beleive me if there would have been any US causalties to students due to drug related violence it would have made it to front page news. I have lost trust in US journalism,and the electronic media does not report facts anymore but hearsay.

There seems to be a deliberate disinformation campaign within the US against Mexico. The so called failed state is not so,when is it gonna fail? The economic disaster forecasted in Mexico did not ocurr either. That mexico has problems,YES. What is not reported is the huge effort to combat corruption and the effects of this fight against corruption is why Mexico’s considered a failed state. If nothing was done then that would be critized. I don’t understand why some groups in the US are using the media to give a blow to Mexico. everything falls under it’s own weight and that there are no casualties from drug related violence is proof of this disinformation campaign. The 3 points that I have mentioned have all been false reports in American Media.

The spring break warning was to hurt Mexico economically not to protect US citizens. It was exagerated.
The mexican state is stronger today than it ever was as it weeds out corruption. The imminent failed state was a wrong prediction just as the weapons of mass destruction in Irak. I hope the US is not paying for their intel, if they are they should get their money back.

The economic downfall did not happen becuase Mexicos finances are in better order than In the US.
Mexico has almost 80 billion US in reserve and an aproved credit line which will probably never use of 40 billion which gives confidence to investors.

It has spent 7 billion US in the drug war which has shaken the entire fiber of Mexican society because it is for real, everyone knows that if they don’t shape up they will ship out. This is Mexicos main problem along with the disinformation campaign from US media equal to second world war propaganda.

By: ktdid

ktdid — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:39:37 +0000

We are getting ready to leave on a cruise for spring break. We are going to Catalina and Ensenada. We have been following the news and researching on the internet, but still don’t feel like we’re getting the answers we are looking for. At this point we have decided to stay on the boat when we get to Ensenada. We just don’t want to take the chance. There are eight of us going including my mom and dad and my two sisters and their husbands. Some of us have been to Mexico many times before and now we just don’t feel safe. Does anyone know if the boat actually docks at Ensenada or are we to take smaller boats in? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

By: mom of 3 teenagers

mom of 3 teenagers — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:15:17 +0000

I think the “Worried Mom” response was made up, it sounded bogus to me. If not, then it’s very sad. Part of your job as parent is not only to keep your kids safe but also prepare them to live on their own in the world. Sheltering them from everything isn’t the answer. You give them bits of responsibility as they grow while they are still in your home so you are their safety net. Wearing makeup doesn’t make you a prostitute. Haven’t you heard of moderation? A young lady can dress modestly, wear natural looking makeup and go on a date without being “ruined”. Just set some ground rules that have to be followed.

I think that the economy is going to cause more college kids to stay home than the fear of violence. My college aged nephew has been on spring break this past week and he and his friends didn’t go on a trip to Mexico or even Florida.

I think if these kids use common sense and caution they should be ok if they stay in the resort areas and don’t go off the beaten path. However, common sense and caution doesn’t come naturally to college kids so it might be best if they stayed closer to home.

By: Rene J.

Rene J. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:29:31 +0000

I just returned from Cancun last week and it was as fantastic as always. The fact that some crimes happened in downtown Cancun doesn’t have anything to do with the safety in the Hotel Zone. It is rare for tourists to go downtown anyway, nor would you go to an area in your own town that may possibly be dangerous. The media loves to put a one sided twist on everything because that is what draws attention, but even if you were to stay at home all day something could happen. So, please use normal common sense and enjoy all the beauty that Mexico and Cancun has to offer.

By: Mexico Drug Violence Is a Major Party Foul

Mexico Drug Violence Is a Major Party Foul — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:46:15 +0000

[...] college kids prepare for Spring Break, many are receiving warnings from their schools and parents about a favorite destination: Mexico. Escalating violence between [...]

By: Robby

Robby — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:56:24 +0000

i am going to Puerto Vallarta and i plan to get wasted 16 to 20 hours per day! dont buy drugs or wander around along if your a girl. (if you are a girl thinking of wandering around along look me up)

By: Scared of Worried Mom

Scared of Worried Mom — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:15:33 +0000

Worried Mom: What you should be woried about is the problems your daughter will have as a result of your sheltering her from a normal, human experience. Wearing makeup and making new friends does not invite rape and murder. Keeping your child locked in the basement throughout her adolesence, however, will leave her completely unable to cope with the real world. That poor girl is going to snap one day and act out in a way that WILL invite problems into her life.

By: Royce Penstinger

Royce Penstinger — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:45:36 +0000

2008 saw more people killed in Mexico than were killed in either Iraq or Afghanistan…would you go do Spring Break in Iraq? Seriously, why risk losing your head traveling to Mexico…besides, KEEP AMERICAN DOLLARS IN AMERICA.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:52:39 +0000

there is problems like in every other country. Some times I’m scared to be in the US just thinking everyone has a gun!!! We are just victims of a panic campaing. If you travel, of course you have to be careful and follow the rules. If you just want to get drunk and do whatever, then you will probalby get in trouble. We need some criteria instead of believing everything we say…The bottom line is: we are the ones buying drugs and we are the ones selling arms to Mexico mafias.
Mexico is a beautiful country with some much to offer beyond the beaches… and this drug war is in specific areas, not every where you go.

By: jimmy

jimmy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:15:15 +0000

i was in tijuana mon and tues mar. 2 & 3 for a dentist appointment..i went with a friend and we stayed in a hotel there..lots of police on the street which made me feel very safe..we had no problems…as for acapulco, i was there three times last year and i am on my way back the week of march 16th…i was in cancun in jan. 09 and had a wonderful time..no problems..i drink alcohol with friends at the clubs but i do not get stupid drunk…do not use drugs so there are no problems… anywhere you go you can be a victim of crime. the only crime i saw was people trying to sell you junk on the beach..lol.enjoy your vacations in mexico…