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US issues travel alert for Spring breakers in Mexico

Headline from KOB 4

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for Americans planning to spend Spring break in Mexico. The alert issued Wednesday warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” especially after dark at Caribbean beach resorts favored by Spring breakers, like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

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  1. KOB 4

    US issues travel alert for Spring breakers in Mexico (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for Americans planning to spend Spring break in Mexico. The alert issued Wednesday warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” especially after dark at Caribbean beach resorts favored by Spring breakers, like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

  2. NBC Chicago

    'Exercise Increased Caution': US Issues Travel Alert for Spring Breakers in Mexico (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    There have been a series of brazen acts of violence along the Caribbean coast, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.

  3. KING 5 Seattle

    Spring break travel alert: US notice for Americans heading to Mexico (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    The travel alert warned of drug gang violence near Caribbean beach resorts favored by Spring breakers, along with contaminated and tainted alcohol.

  4. CBS News

    US issues travel alert for spring break in Mexico (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The State Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety is urging the public against spring break vacations in Mexico amid the threat of kidnappings, crime and violence.

  5. Foxla

    US issues Mexico travel warnings for spring breakers (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The State Department is imploring Americans to review potential threats before making travel plans, while Texas officials urge forgoing travel to Mexico entirely.

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