In a rare move, the Mexican government has officially issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against traveling to the United Kingdom, citing a concerning increase in crime rates across major British cities.
The advisory, released by Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, urges travelers to exercise extreme caution or reconsider non-essential travel altogether, particularly in areas such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham, where incidents of violent crime, theft, and antisocial behavior have seen a notable uptick in recent months.
While the UK has long been viewed as a stable and secure destination, this warning from Mexico adds to a growing international perception of deteriorating public safety standards in Britain. Online, the move has sparked a wave of reactions, with some social media users dramatically labeling the UK as “a third-world country.”
Officials in Mexico have not provided a timeline for how long the advisory will remain in place but said they will continue to monitor the situation and issue further updates as necessary.
British authorities have yet to formally respond to Mexico’s warning.
