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Troubled Paradise

Mexico, particularly regions like Cancun, Yucatan, and Campeche, attracts 50 million tourists yearly but faces significant challenges. The tourism industry coexists with alarming crime rates, including murders and robberies. With U.S. citizens at risk and essential services compromised, such as safe drinking water and sewage, travelers must remain vigilant. Poverty, air pollution, and the threat of natural disasters like hurricanes complicate the paradise image. This article delves into the stark realities behind the facade of Mexico's tourism industry amidst cartel violence and safety concerns.

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Troubled Paradise

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  1. Mexico Cartels Tourism IDS 1999 Did You Ever Wonder Poverty Troubled Paradise Crimes Jordan Lion: jordanlion94@gmail.com Austin Fenter: austin.fenter@yahoo.com Brad Hurd: b.hurd93@gmail.com

  2. Tourism: “Paradise” • Cancun,Yucatan, and Campeche • 50 million • Westernized • Murders<1 (year)

  3. Tourism: The crime within • U.S Citizen Deaths • Armed Robberies • Pick Pockets • ATM Thefts

  4. Is that water safe?! … • Tourist Hotels… water/ice • Tap Water • Beware the street vendor • Fruits

  5. Nature’s Interruptions • Hurricanes • Season • Mud Slides • “Ring of Fire” • Eruptions • Ash • Popocatépetl

  6. Conditions…. Conditions • 2/3 poor housing • Description • 50%- piping/running water • Air Pollution • 30% no sewage • Poverty and severe alcoholism

  7. Cartels: • Boarder cities • Drug related deaths- 34,612 • Billions

  8. Robberies and Kidnappings • Highway 57 • Carjacking • Increased tourist kidnapping • Overall Murder Rate

  9. Is it safe? • Traveling • Day • Night • Areas • Living • Poverty • Crime yes 50% 50% Mexico Safe? No

  10. Bibliography • http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/03/01/20120301mexico-would-be-travelers-asking-safety.html • http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/01/06/f-mexico-q-a-walter-mckay.html • http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-california-travel/mexico-travel-warning.htm • http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2859-mexico-faqs-food-and-water • http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Mauritania-to-Nigeria/Mexicans.html • http://news.travel.aol.com/2011/03/14/how-safe-is-mexico/

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