March 11. 2009.-- Mexico does not keep reliable official crime statistics, so it is hard to know how widespread kidnappings are. In Mexico, kidnapping has long been a business like any other criminal enterprise. Abductors seek low-risk, high-return targets. The kidnapping market is shifting. Wealthy people in Mexico are no longer easy targets. They surround themselves with guards, ride in armored cars, vary their routines and use good security systems. Kidnappers have reacted by moving to Mexico's middle class and tourists.
Mexico ranks as the #1 place for kidnapping according to an international insurance agency, beating out Columbia, Nigeria, Chechnya, Iraq and Haiti.
You can take precautions against kidnapping when traveling to Mexico. Keep a low profile, don't wear expensive jewelry, avoid dangerous neighborhoods and random night-clubs and don't use standard Taxis. Only use hotel cars or taxis when traveling.
It is important for travelers to be aware or their surroundings. Self defense can play a vital role in escaping a kidnapping of the kidnap victim can escape immediately after being attacked. Often, the first few seconds of an attack may be the only opportunity for escape. Israeli self defense teaches its students how to immediately deal with quick and violent encounters or attacks. Click this LINK for more information.
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