US, Mexican officials warn San Diegans of dangers down south amid spring break season
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As the spring break season nears, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is warning Americans planning to take a trip to the country. The main concern? The violent crime that every so often spills into popular tourist areas. Every year, thousands from San Diego will either fly out of the San Diego International Airport to Cancun or head to the Port of Entry to visit Rosarito. While fun getaways, officials say travelers should keep their wits about them. For Ofelia Aguirre, simple common sense goes a long way for anyone considering a vacation down south. “If you’re looking for something bad, bad things are going to happen to you,” Aguirre said. On Monday evening, FOX 5/KUSI met Ofelia and her husband while parked outside Cross Border Xpress. The two were waiting to pick up their daughter who just took a trip to Cancun, a spot the U.S. and Mexican officials warn can be a dangerous location when it comes to crime. SpaceX launch seen in San Diego area “Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist