Mexico: Despite violence many expatriates staying put in Lake Chapala

The U.S. Embassy estimates over 1 million reside in the country now, up by more than a quarter from 2010.
Between 7,000 and 17,000 U.S. and Canadians live in Chapala depending on the season, making it the oldest and biggest concentration of U.S. expats in Mexico.
Despite the violence, most expats are staying put for now.
In February, the U.S. State Department issued its widest warning since 2006, advising against “non-essential travel” to 14 of Mexico’s 31 states. It noted that the number of U.S. citizens murdered in Mexico had jumped from 35 in 2007 to 120 in 2011. Read Article