Mexican government warns tourists not to go overland to Guatemala

The Mexican newspaper El Universal reported that the Mexican government has issued a warning for those travelling to Guatemala with vehicles displaying Mexican license plates to take extreme caution. The government stated that there is increased risk for these travelers in being victimized by organized crime.
The Mexican consuls in Tecum Uman, San Marcos, Jorge Mario Rosas, explained that the assaults and kidnappings have increased between 2009 and 2011. The most dangerous route is the South Coast Road. Read Article