MEXICO, — The United States is now encouraging citizens to exercise "increased caution" when traveling to Mexico due to "terrorism, crime and kidnapping."

The update was released Tuesday by the U.S. State Department, marking Mexico a Level 2 of 4 safety designation. Many of these level designations were issued back in 2023. Tuesday's update includes the addition of the "terrorism risk indicator" and a new summary.

"Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery," the update reads. "There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico."

The update encourages citizens traveling to the popular vacation destination to follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees:

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