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Mexico travel warning issued: Kidnappings now a bigger problem

Mexican presidential candidates without close security? What the..?First, though, for the sake of public safety, The Advance should have published this bit of news when it first came out two weeks ago, July 11, issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros.From the press release:July 11, 2024Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MexicoEvent: The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros continues to receive reports of organized kidnappings for ransom occurring on intercity buses departing Reynosa, Tamaulipas, operated by the transportation company Omnibus. The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4: Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnappings.These kidnappings have occurred ...

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