One of my clients has been invited to travel to Mexico City for a 3-day trade show. His hosts told him not to worry, that they would provide him with a translator/bodyguard. He would be transported directly to and from the event by his hosts.
Naturally, this "reassurance" raises some serious issues.
I've been to Mexico City on business 3 times with nary a problem, but that was 5-7 years ago. In the interim, it appears that kidnapping Americans has become something of a cottage industry, and that the drug cartels hold and flaunt significant power. The State Dept. advisory seems to primarily address the border areas of northern Mexico, but the capital clearly carries its own set of dangers.
My client is an experienced international traveler, not at all an "ugly American" type, and hopes to establish his company in the Latin America market. So his inclination is to go, but wants to be sure he's checked out the red flags.
I've been asked to advise. Anyone have some solid, pertinent and timely advice on this issue? (I'm looking at you, Rufus T. Firefly.)
Naturally, this "reassurance" raises some serious issues.
I've been to Mexico City on business 3 times with nary a problem, but that was 5-7 years ago. In the interim, it appears that kidnapping Americans has become something of a cottage industry, and that the drug cartels hold and flaunt significant power. The State Dept. advisory seems to primarily address the border areas of northern Mexico, but the capital clearly carries its own set of dangers.
My client is an experienced international traveler, not at all an "ugly American" type, and hopes to establish his company in the Latin America market. So his inclination is to go, but wants to be sure he's checked out the red flags.
I've been asked to advise. Anyone have some solid, pertinent and timely advice on this issue? (I'm looking at you, Rufus T. Firefly.)
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