AKgringo
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Current problem in Mexicali
This news article popped up on my MSN feed this morning. Does anyone have more information?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/us-citizens-told-seek-s...
Mexicali is where I usually cross the border.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSrXUIFTa3E
The intro to the above linked video states:
"Mexicali Valley is high-risk due to a crime surge, including over a dozen homicides this month & 500+ assassinations in the last 4 years."
State Department Travel Advisory Levels for Mexico
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advi...
In past years, I have traveled through most of these States, via public transportation, without any serious problems. However, I was traveling very
light, carrying just a day pack. Other than the cash I had, the total value of all my gear was under $100US. I wasn't much of a target for robbery.
I cancelled my Baja hiking plans because I don't fancy being in remote areas where cartels are reported to be operating, carrying $2,000US worth of
trekking gear.
[Edited on 8-25-2026 by cupcake]
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AKgringo
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Thanks for the feed! I noticed that one of the news talkers was reporting from Algodones.
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False alarm? Trumpish anti-mexico security theatre? From zeta…
Following the issuance of a security alert in Mexicali by the United States government, the National Security Cabinet reported that no evidence has
been found to confirm a risk in the state capital; however, security operations continue by all three levels of government.
Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the alert issued by the U.S. in Mexicali was due to the possible presence of a criminal group, and that preventive
surveillance is being maintained.
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"alert issued by the U.S. in Mexicali was due to the possible presence of a criminal group".  no chit cherlock.
It's suggested that all travelers cross at TJ instead. Take the back streets through town around midnight...just to be safe.
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hugs not bullets is working out "Swimmingly"
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Do you know amlo has been gone for a while? mexico has a new pres who doesnt follow the “abrazos, no balazos.”
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AKgringo
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Sounds like business as usual? I don't spend time near Mexicali, and since I just pass through, I prefer that short drive over passing through
Southern CA and Tijuana/Ensenada.
I usually head south from Northern CA by crossing over to Nevada and explore some of that route on my way to Baja.
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