Fear on Mexican beaches near San Diego

Assaults on American tourists have brought hard times to hotels and restaurants that dot Mexican beaches just south of the border from San Diego.

Americans have long tolerated shakedowns by police who boost salaries by pulling over motorists for alleged traffic violations, and tourists know parts of Baja are a hotbed of drug-related violence. But a handful of attacks since summer by masked, armed bandits — some of whom used flashing lights to appear like police — marks a new extreme that has spooked even longtime visitors.”*

*From: http://www.onelocalnews.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Stumble it! | |

Other posts that may interest you

Secret San Diego Cuisine - The Best Mexican Food North of the Border - Online Taco Shop Finder

Mexican Smugglers Take to Sea to Cross into U.S.

Belgian company begins rebuilding Mexican beaches in Cancun

Traditional Spirit: Hispanic Heritage Festival is a hit - Miami, Florida

Tijuana's elite flee to San Diego County to escape kidnappings and violence in Mexico

Members of Mexican Mafia convicted on racketeering counts - San Diego

Immigration Sweep Sends Fear Through Neighborhood in San Diego, California

MexGrocer.com, the nation's leading online grocery store for authentic Mexican food products and ingredients, announces the move of its distribution center to San Diego, California.

Mexican consul leaves San Diego: Grito will be his last official act

Hurricane John lashes Mexican coast