A couple of maps from the 2009 National Drug Threat Assessment.
Travel Risk
The War to Our South
War Without Borders – Teenagers Recruited by Mexican Cartels to Be Killers – Series – NYTimes.com
This cannot be a good thing.
Drug War Update – Nuevo Laredo is “Relatively Calm”
In Mexican City, Drug War Ills Slip Into Shadows – Series – NYTimes.com
Note section on journalists.
BBC Video Coverage – Acapulco Gun Battle
Acapulco – Welcome to The Drug War
At least 18 killed in shootout in Acapulco – Los Angeles Times
Mexico’s tourism promoters have sought to allay fears by arguing that, despite frequent killings in hot spots along the U.S. border, the county’s main resorts are safe. They have also offered discounts on hotels to lure travelers back after the flu outbreak.
Yeah…
Outbreak Notice – Yellow Fever in Brazil
Yellow Fever Alert for Brazil | CDC Travelers’ Health
Yellow fever is spread by infected mosquitoes. DEET, anyone?
Listen and Learn – Guess Which City Has the Highest Suicide Rate?
Las Vegas: The Suicide Capital Of America : NPR
Who said travel risk is irrelevant?
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