Travel Alert from Ottawa: Mexico (election violence)

Mexico – Exercise high degree of caution

Presidential elections are scheduled for July 1, 2012, and travellers can expect related violence throughout the country during the electoral campaign in 2011-2012. Canadians are strongly advised to remain vigilant, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, exercise caution, follow advice of local authorities, and monitor local media.

Go to voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or call 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.