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mtgoat666
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dont know the details, just reporting the reported highlights...
https://oem.com.mx/lavozdelafrontera/analisis/en-voz-baja-la...
Reports of:
tire-punctures (arrested in tecate a man who was caught with more than 400 "flat tires" devices)
woman who was chased on the highway to San Felipe by hooded men,
false checkpoint at Kilometer 86
car of former PRI candidate for governor, enrique acosta fregoso, driving on the toll road from Tecate to La Rumorosa when a rock hit the windshield
of car, reportedly thrown.
[Edited on 1-6-2025 by mtgoat666]
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I stayed in San Felipe after a moto ride to La Ventana. It was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. I felt no intimidation at all. The Malecon was empty but
I'm cool with that. I don't get the fear.
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baja-chris1
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Well a policeman was assanated there yesterday. But I guess that's not intimidating nor reason to be fearful.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=562095699988960&...
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assassinated. Sorry for my typo.
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surabi
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Lots of places are, until they're not. One's anecdotal experience doesn't negate reasons for people being fearful.
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bajadogs
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Baja Window
Anecdotal for 40 years. I have more anxiety in Alta California than Baja. Not trying to pick a fight but when I see little girls and boys running
around at sunset in "blah blah Mexican town" it reminds me of my youth. I guess I'm getting old. I've had bad days but there is always someone to
help. Anecdotal is a great word so thanks for that. But I promise surabi, my experience has been positive and I've never felt fear when I'm south of
the border towns.
Sorry to sidetrack.
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Bajazly
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Still a checkpoint first stop sign after the arches going into town. Scary full garb military with machine guns, lots of them most days.
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MANY reports on TB from SF locals who have noticed an increased presence of Guardia Nacional and the military since the cartel video.
I guess the GN and the military are pearl-clutchers and boomers, too.......
Oh wait. it was all FAKE NEWS! They were duped as well!!!!
[Edited on 1-7-2025 by Hook]
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Translation of the headline and first paragraph:
San Felipe Citizen Report
COWARDLY ATTACK TAKES LIFE OF OFF-DUTY MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICER
"A Municipal Police Officer who was heading home after finishing his shift was killed by unknown individuals on the night of Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The response of the police in the port was once again ineffective, since up to this moment there is no news of people detained in relation to the
fatal attack."
This is someone posting on Facebook. I haven't yet found a report of this from a recognized news organization.
[Edited on 1-7-2025 by cupcake]
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surabi
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Quote: Originally posted by bajadogs  | Anecdotal for 40 years. I have more anxiety in Alta California than Baja. Not trying to pick a fight but when I see little girls and boys running
around at sunset in "blah blah Mexican town" it reminds me of my youth. I guess I'm getting old. I've had bad days but there is always someone to
help. Anecdotal is a great word so thanks for that. But I promise surabi, my experience has been positive and I've never felt fear when I'm south of
the border towns.
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I have also had 95% positive experiences all over Mexico for 50 years. But when someone puts out warnings about an area because of recent bad events
there, they are just trying to help others stay safe by being informed. It doesn't really add anything to the conversation for others to say "Oh, I
was just there, it's fine" just because we didn't see or experience bad stuff there. And it's sort of a slap in the face to those who posted about
crimes happening there.
Of course, that's different than correcting misinformation or unsubstantiated rumors that would scare people unnecessarily if we know for sure there's
no truth to it.
[Edited on 1-7-2025 by surabi]
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Lee
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi | | Quote: Originally posted by bajadogs | | Anecdotal for 40 years. I have more anxiety in Alta California than Baja. Not trying to pick a fight but when I see little girls and boys running
around at sunset in "blah blah Mexican town" it reminds me of my youth. I guess I'm getting old. I've had bad days but there is always someone to
help. Anecdotal is a great word so thanks for that. But I promise surabi, my experience has been positive and I've never felt fear when I'm south of
the border towns. |
I have also had 95% positive experiences all over Mexico for 50 years. But when someone puts out warnings about an area because of recent bad events
there, they are just trying to help others stay safe by being informed. It doesn't really add anything to the conversation for others to say "Oh, I
was just there, it's fine" just because we didn't see or experience bad stuff there. And it's sort of a slap in the face to those who posted about
crimes happening there.
Of course, that's different than correcting misinformation or unsubstantiated rumors that would scare people unnecessarily if we know for sure there's
no truth to it.
[Edited on 1-7-2025 by surabi] |
Consider the source. Anyone putting out ''warnings'' about ''bad events'' may or may not be a seasoned traveler. Info may or may not be first
hand. I don't believe the media, FB, Talk Baja, LA Times, San Diego Tribune. I will believe Bajazly because he lives there.
Bad hombres breeze into San Felipe, shoot the place up, and are gone tomorrow. Safe/dangerous today? Opinions vary.
I've been stopped once in 60 years driving Baja. I expect to be stopped every time I'm on the road, though. Maybe it's luck but think luck can
run out. I prepare for that mentally.
I've never felt fear in Baja. Concern, nervous, on guard, oh yeah.
I'd say for anyone who fears things, don't go South.
I stay outside of SF when there, and am not out at night.
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Results vary, always. Take your chances. Be positive.
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F*ck it.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Lee | Consider the source. Anyone putting out ''warnings'' about ''bad events'' may or may not be a seasoned traveler. Info may or may not be first
hand. I don't believe the media, FB, Talk Baja, LA Times, San Diego Tribune. I will believe Bajazly because he lives there.
Bad hombres breeze into San Felipe, shoot the place up, and are gone tomorrow. Safe/dangerous today? Opinions vary.
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Not sure what your msg is. If bad hombres are breezing into town to shoot up the place, then sounds like things are lawless anarchy, eh? Or maybe
bajazly says they are only shooting blanks or rubber bullets?
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For sure, someone who actually lives in an area is a good person to listen to, unless they are one of those gringoes who speak no Spanish, so pass on
gringo rumors, or think their gardener is a great source of accurate information.
I'd say that people who are easily fearful should not just not travel south, they should not leave home.  . I find it weird that people go out and about in their own hometown up north without fear even if some violent
incident took place there, yet are terrified to go somewhere in Mexico where the same thing took place.
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi | For sure, someone who actually lives in an area is a good person to listen to, unless they are one of those gringoes who speak no Spanish, so pass on
gringo rumors, or think their gardener is a great source of accurate information.
I'd say that people who are easily fearful should not just not travel south, they should not leave home. . I find it weird that people go out and about in their own hometown up north without fear even if some violent
incident took place there, yet are terrified to go somewhere in Mexico where the same thing took place. |
if it takes an entourage of bodyguards to feel safe you might want to stay home.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by stillnbaja | | Quote: Originally posted by surabi | For sure, someone who actually lives in an area is a good person to listen to, unless they are one of those gringoes who speak no Spanish, so pass on
gringo rumors, or think their gardener is a great source of accurate information.
I'd say that people who are easily fearful should not just not travel south, they should not leave home. . I find it weird that people go out and about in their own hometown up north without fear even if some violent
incident took place there, yet are terrified to go somewhere in Mexico where the same thing took place. |
if it takes an entourage of bodyguards to feel safe you might want to stay home. |
never got out at night! Anywhere! Vampires! Sicarios! werewolves!
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I am at Pete's Camp right now talking to some of the locals. No one seems too concerned about this issue.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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| Quote: Originally posted by dutra | Lol I love these forums. I just canceled all my trips to san felipe, san quintin, bola, and la bocana. Baja is just cartel controlled its not safe. I
hope I can get my deposits back  |
Ha I hope you’re joking! 
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| Quote: Originally posted by dutra | | Lol I love these forums. I just canceled all my trips to san felipe, san quintin, bola, and la bocana. Baja is just cartel controlled its not safe.
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some wish they had that option.......
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by dutra |
This is a broken record with you guys. Those 3 surfers was a tragedy. Im just glad there are never murders at all in the states so just stay up here.
Clutch those pearls and stay on your couch for your glory years. Im done with you boomers |
Where are Kat Hammontre and Mary Ann Humfreville?
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Well said mtgoat, well said... 
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