The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico, has issued an urgent warning to tourists in Jalisco, emphasizing safety concerns associated with dating apps. Numerous U.S. citizens have encountered criminal groups through platforms like Tinder, leading to kidnappings and extortion, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit. While these areas are popular tourist destinations, the state faces a significant security crisis. The advisory is Level 3, suggesting reconsideration of travel due to risks. Interestingly, local perception surveys still rank Puerto Vallarta as one of Mexico’s safer cities, despite this troubling trend.
The U.S. Consulate has warned travelers in Jalisco to use caution when utilizing dating apps, as there have been reports of kidnapping and extortion targeting U.S. citizens.
Despite Jalisco's security crisis, citizen surveys indicate Puerto Vallarta is perceived as safe, with only 23% reporting feelings of insecurity, showing a discrepancy between perception and reality.
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