Is Mexico safe in 2026?
Mexico scores 75.0/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, natural disasters, political stability. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 74.6/100).
75.0 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Mexico's score rose by +5.0 over the last 22 days (69.9 → 75.0).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
2.2/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Mexico at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing terrorism, kidnapping and crime. Our live index reads 75.0/100. That advisory was last revised May 29, 2026, 140 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised May 29, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Rotting meat smell sparks protest at Mexico's screwworm sterile-fly plant
- Intense waves and floods batter California waterfront homes and boardwalks
- Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
- Mexico to require digital platforms to protect minors from violent, sexual content
- Water crisis in Guadalajara, Mexico: bacteria, feces and heavy metals reported; what is happening?
- LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Trudy
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 74.6/100 (generated )
Water contamination, storm hazards, and protests create several concurrent short-term pressures.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 75.0 | — | |
| Guatemala | 78.7 | +3.7 | |
| Belize | 83.4 | +8.4 | |
| United States | 62.0 | −12.9 | |
| El Salvador | 77.0 | +2.1 | |
| Honduras | 76.4 | +1.5 |