Pubdate: Thu, 23 Sep 2010
Source: Cowichan News Leader (CN BC)
Copyright: 2010 Cowichan News Leader
Contact:  http://www.cowichannewsleader.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1314

THINK TWICE BEFORE DRIVING THROUGH MEXICO NORTH COWICHAN MP URGES

Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder wants you to take care if Mexico is 
potentially in your future.

On Wednesday, after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International 
Trade issued a warning about travel over land to Mexico, Crowder 
echoed that to her constituents through an open letter.

"The areas adjacent to the United States' border have seen high 
levels of violence, theft and carjacking associated with the 
trafficking of drugs through the region, and tourists and other 
foreigners are often seen as an easy target," the letter states.

"I am aware that Mexico is a popular vacation destination for 
residents of Nanaimo-Cowichan, so I wish to urge anyone considering 
travel to Northern Mexico, or any other border region, to contact the 
Ministry. As your MP, your safety is my primary concern. I urge you 
to take all necessary and appropriate precautions."

Further information regarding the warning can be found on the 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.travel.gc.ca .
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MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart