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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
On 15 February 2008 there was an explosion in the centre of Mexico City, in the area known as the Zona Rosa. It has been reported that one person was killed and two others were injured. No British nationals were affected.


The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November and can affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. You should monitor local and international weather reports (such as the national hurricane centre) and follow the advice of the local authorities. See the Natural Disasters (Hurricanes) section of this advice and Hurricanes page of the FCO website for more details.


Most visits are trouble-free, but crime and kidnappings continue. You should be particularly alert in tourist areas (especially on public transport and when dealing with purported policemen) and exercise caution when exchanging or withdrawing money. See the Crime Section of this advice for more details.


246,333 British Nationals visited Mexico from January to October 2007 (Source: Instituto Nacional de Migracion). The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Mexico in 2007 were: replacing lost or stolen passports (136 cases); arrests or detentions, for a variety of offences (17 cases); hospitalisations (14 cases); and deaths, mainly from natural causes (12 cases).


There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See the Terrorism section of this advice for more details.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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