Me encontré la
página para el viajero listo "smart traveler" que publica el gobierno de australia. En la página hacen una serie de recomendaciones para los australianos que viajan al extranjero. Me dió curiosidad que piensan sobre viajar al reino de Mexicalpán. Aunque no me sorprendió lo que decía, no es para nada agradable.
Manejan 5 categorías de riesgo. Mexico está en la tercera: High degree of caution! o sea que no está tan fácil pero tampoco es como ir a Afganistán, estamos justo a la mitad.
" •We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico because of the high level of violent crime.
•Pay close attention to your security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
•In recent years, there has been a significant increase in drug-related gang violence. In July 2009, drug related gang-violence increased further in the states of Chihuahua and Michoacan. Although this violence is not normally targeted at foreigners, foreign residents and tourists have been among the victims.
•You should avoid all large public gatherings, protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent.
•The hurricane season is June to November when landslides, mudslides and flooding may occur. In the event of a hurricane, monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local emergency officials.
•Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. Travellers to Mexico should continue to practice hand hygiene (washing and drying hands regularly) and respiratory etiquette (covering the mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing). You should consult a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you develop flu like symptoms.
•There have been a number of incidents involving travellers changing money at Mexico City airport. Gangs are known to have arranged attacks on travellers departing the airport after they have changed money.
•The incidence of kidnapping people for longer periods for financial gain is increasing and there have been allegations of complicity by police officers.
•When you are in Mexico, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail. In Mexico, suspects may be considered guilty until proven innocent.
•Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia. "
Las últimas 2 fueron la novedad: Nunca había reflexionado que en México eres culpable hasta que demuestres lo contrario (lo cual es verdad) y no sabía que para los australianos hay delitos que estén dónde estén cuando los cometan, son juzgados por las leyes australianas (incluso si en ése país es legal y permitido).
Los demás puntos son verdades que a veces pensamos que son ropa sucia lavada en casa, pero en el extranjero ya nos tienen bien checados.
Fea imagen pero ni modo de decir que no es cierto, es más creo que después de los últimos sucesos violentos en varias ciudades, igual y nos ascienden a categoría 4!
