New Rules Make Much of Mexico Off-Limits to US Military Personnel Gina Harkins - Marine Corps Times
go to original August 14, 2013

Soldiers of Mexican Army patrol the entrance to Buenavista Tomatlan in May during an operation to search for criminals in the area called 'Tierra Caliente' (Hot Land) in Michoacan State, Mexico. Because of widespread violence, much of Mexico is now off limits to Marines and other U.S. troops looking to travel there. (Alfredo Estrella/AFP)

Much of Mexico is now off limits to Marines and other troops looking to travel there, and one expert said it provides a clear message that the U.S. can’t rely on Mexican authorities to protect American military personnel.

Violence in Mexico has led to increasing travel restrictions for Defense Department personnel for several years. Twelve of Mexico’s 31 states are now on the off-limits list to troops, following a new directive issued by U.S. Northern Command.

“NORTHCOM’s directive mirrors the State Department’s travel warning,” said Maj. Beth Smith. That list was most recently updated July 12.

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