Travel agencies warn spring break tourists about Mexico safety risks after recent surge of cartel violence

As spring break gets underway, travel agencies are issuing their own warnings about travel in Mexico following last month’s cartel attacks.

The State Department classifies Mexico at a Level 2 – "exercise increased caution" because of terrorism, crime and kidnapping threats.

"Many violent crimes take place in Mexico," the State Department’s warning issued last summer says. "They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist...