War on the Border: Canadian Government Issues Official Warning

9/27/10

The Canadian government has issued an official warning to its nationals to avoid the American–Mexican border because of the uncontrolled violence which is a direct threat to life.

In an official warning posted on the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs website, Canadians who are planning a visit to Mexico are told to avoid the border with the United States “due to continuously high levels of violence linked to drug trafficking in those areas.”

“Canadians should avoid crossing Mexico’s northern border by land, as shootouts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks may occur at any time.

“Criminals especially target SUVs and full-size pickup trucks for theft and carjacking along highways of the states of Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Sonora, and Sinaloa,” the warning continued.

“Travellers are advised to reconsider their need to travel by land to or through these border states and should do so only if it is absolutely necessary, and after making appropriate arrangements to ensure their personal safety.

“Canadians should avoid crossing Mexico’s northern border by land, as shootouts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks may occur at any time. Criminals especially target SUVs and full-size pickup trucks for theft and carjacking,” the official warning continued.

The warning level was set as the second-highest travel alert issued by the department. The only step higher is to specifically avoid all travel.

“Armed clashes between security forces and drug groups are commonplace in certain areas and can occur at any time without warning,” the department warned. “Travellers could get caught in the crossfire.”

“While Canadians are not specifically targeted, they risk being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Law enforcement and police protection are often lacking.”

The warning also advised Canadians to be careful inside Mexico.

Travellers should, the Canadian government said, “exercise a high degree of caution due to a deteriorating security situation in many parts of the country.

“While major tourist areas such as the Yucatán Peninsula and Pacific resort areas have not been affected by the extreme levels of violence witnessed in the northern border region, it is highly advisable to travel to Mexico by air (please see our travel warning for the Mexico–United States border).

“High levels of criminal activity, as well as occasional demonstrations and protests, remain a concern throughout the country,” the Canadians concluded.

The warning serves as a sad indication of the state of Mexico, but an even sadder indication of the crisis facing America.

Comment:

Canada isn't the only country to issue such warnings. The people of Europe and Asia have been advised by their governments to avoid our southern borders. The only way we can stop this terror is with an adequate military presence. Let's bring our troops home from overseas, and deploy them where they're needed the most. It's best for the United States, it's citizens, and our troops. The duty would be no more dangerous than Afghanistan, plus they'd be much closer to home for when they get leave. If a trooper gets a week's leave in Afghanistan, it's not practicle for him to come home. But if he's stationed in say El Paso, Texas, it would be. LET'S BRING OUR TROOPS HOME!