I have been reading in the news about drug cartel violence in TJ, Ensenada and Mexicali, and the Mexican government's response. At least two cruise ships have cancelled Ensenada port calls. I hope that the situation gets calmed down quickly and that peace and law and order are restored.
I remember when the cruise lines boycotted Puerto Vallarta for years due to crime and violence. The local economy suffered, until the local authorities undertook to protect the tourists. Crime d
When the cruise ships boycotted the City, the merchants and city officials warned criminals that they would not tolerate crime against tourists, and they made life unbearable for those who violated that new rule. Pickpockets and purse snatchers might still be around; drunk tourists who pick up bar girls might still get rolled; buy illegal drugs at your own risk. But for the most part, it is perfectly safe!
The Blue Line is a great idea, by the people who proposed and carried it ou