Is Mexico Safe?

[PirateJohn]

Originally Posted by airdale74451

I guess my multi-tool is out of the question since it has a blade. Anyone have know?

I leave mine in my tank bag in Mexico. However, I was riding with some Mexican folks a few years ago and one of the guys had a Swiss Army multitool on his belt.

It probably varies by area. I have heard that Nuevo Laredo is phobic over knives. The rest of Tamaulipas not so much.

[Turkeycreek]

Where can tires for a Vstrom 650 be had in the city of Chihuahua? Alex is in need of one, Don't know front or rear yet.

see this link then move the discussion over there.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19750935#post19750935

[JThompson]

Originally Posted by PirateJohn

I am pretty sure that the Los Ebanos ferry is still the last one. That one is closer to Reynosa than Eagle Pass.

http://www.examiner.com/article/los-...mexican-border

It was still open back in Oct 2009, no visas or tvip's available there though, $2.00 toll

[McFoil]

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Damn

[rockymountainoyster]

Definitely not safe!

[MikeMike]

Safe?
You want safe?
Stay off the main street in Alvarado LOL!
They caught this guy out for a stroll along the malecon.
Personally, I think he is just a leftover from the political campaigns.
Apareció un monstro en Alvarado!

04 Octubre, 2012 06:24:00

Por ANTONIO MARIN
Reportero de NOTIVER

Un cocodrilo de gran tamaño, de aproximadamente tres metros de largo y 200 kg., de peso, fue capturado en pleno malecón del puerto de Alvarado, Ver., junto a la laguna del mismo nombre, informo a NOTIVER, el licenciado Oscar Shamir Leal.

El ejemplar fue capturado anoche vivo por Antonio Ruiz y Teodoro Valerio, expertos en el manejo de esta especie, mientras merodeada por el Malecón de Alvarado, Ver.

El animal se encuentra en perfectas condiciones.

Explico, que nunca antes se había visto un reptil de estas características, lo que es común en la demarcación son los lagartos, que son ejemplares más pequeños.

Agrego, que el animal estaba caminando en el malecón y genero expectación entre la población, por lo que se dio aviso a la SEMARNAT y al Municipio, pero no han respondido a la solicitud ciudadana.

.

Por lo que para evitar una ataque, los pescadores lo capturaron y lo mantienen resguardado en el domicilio de la familia del señor Antonio Ruiz Sánchez, ubicado en la Calle Héroes de Chapultepec, número uno, en la colonia 21 de Abril, de Alvarado, Ver.

Los lugareños explican, el animal no es de la zona, presumen que pudo haber sido arrastrado por el aumento del caudal del Rio Blanco, que desemboca a la laguna y que salió en busca de comida.

El reptil se distinguen por su usual gran tamaño, y según los pobladores parece manso, por lo que infieren que por esta acostumbrado al cautiverio.

En contraste, su experiencia les indica que son peligrosos por su agresividad.

El problema es que el animal come varios kilos de carne, necesita tener la boca abierta para energizarse con el calor del sol y estarlo bañando para que se hidrate, pero tiene la boca amarrada por seguridad de la familia así como las patas porque tiene garras grandes.

Presenta visiblemente una lastimada en el hocico, al parecer cuando la gente lo maltrato en su avistamiento en el malecón, por lo que la familia ya le puso toque azul y le han aflojado un poco las ataduras para que el animal no se entuma ni este en depresión, sin embargo urge que Semarnat valla a buscarlo

[Pedro Navaja]

Thread Nazi…Lighten up Pedro. Having read most to all of the posts on this thread you have no cause to get your nickers in a knot over anything. Jeesh!

Been here from the beginning compadre. Just call me Major Hochstetter

The obvious follow on question in the context of "Is Mexico Safe" as posed by this thread is how can cartel violence be reduced.

Nope. As one of the veterans of riding and writing on this thread, the safety of our rides depends very little on cartel activity, but more on individual decision-making regarding the ride itself, and individual behavior standards regarding how we interact with the people. Road hazard discussions, maintenance availability, crossing procedures, etc., and general information regarding safety is where this thread has come in handy for the novice. The thread is a great Myth Buster for the perceptions that Gringos are getting about Mexico and Mexicans, and even Latin America. While cartel activity does raise the risk profile somewhat, the issue of the legalization itself doesn’t belong here. However, I would be more than happy to discuss this down in the su madre section. So if y'all really want to discuss the issue, let's go to the basement. It would actually be nice to have a thread down there on this topic that's only for us Mexico riders. If you don't really want to discuss the issue, then just continue with pithy replies here until the moderator steps in.

I do agree with Mike on this one as the purpose of the thread is not to enter into extended debates of controversial social issues like legalization but rather to discuss and share info on more practical aspects of safe travel in Mexico .

Thanks amigo. Now I’ll get back to my normal non-pendejo self

[tricepilot]

Originally Posted by Pedro Navaja

pithy replies

I wear protection for that

[Kiko]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4xh4g5WJQ

[tricepilot]

Like

[terrapinneck]

Thought I'd post a ferry we found near Xilitla, have any of you been to Axtla ? One of the most peaceful places on Earth I think.

[tricepilot]

Like

[tricepilot]

When he's not using those for propulsion, she's using those to keep him in line

[miguelito]

Originally Posted by Kiko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4xh4g5WJQ

Great band Kiko! I spent a night dancing to their music in Ajijic a few years back.

[PirateJohn]

Originally Posted by Kiko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV4xh4g5WJQ

Pretty good! What's the story there?