CARTEL IN AJIJIC : OUR Personal Experience
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Shocking Mexican Cartel in Ajijic Mexico hear my story.
Today I want to send out this quick little video to talk about Mexico and is it safe in Mexico 2019 / 2020 ?
I want to give you an update what is like for us personally to live here in Mexico and how we feel about the safety of Mexico even after that terrible massacre of the families that were killed in northern Mexico.
I will share with you our personal experience in 2012 when the Mexican cartel invaded Ajijic Lake Chapala Mexico
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I just spent the last year traveling throughout all of Mexico. I never felt uncomfortable for a moment. But its a matter of good common sense. Just like in the states. I love Mexico and will be back again soon. Wonderful people and beautiful country.
Agree. I felt more safe in CDMX, SMA, Santiago de Queretaro and Guanajuato City than in Manchester, Barcelona, Rome or Paris ...
In February I will be going back to Mexico to see family and I will be traveling on a bus from seattle to Mexico city with 2 children is there anything I should watch out for or avoid? I have only traveled by plane so I'm a bit scared for this bus ride.
@Brett Stanton Dumb Ass? How much luck did you have in Mexico, you are still here to condemn others for not sharing your fear.
browneyes rico I’m not sure about the bus cause it’s a very long trip recommend to take care don’t separate I’d keep an eye opened while sleeping if I were traveling with children just to be sure
browneyes rico trust your instincts?
I for one appreciate your honesty. Most vloggers, bloggers and you tube creators will not even approach the topic.
Great video Jerry! My wife is from Mexico and has said many times if you don't mess with their business to they will not mess with you. We plan to move to Mexico in the next couple years because we can stretch our money a little further there. I have no apprehension of moving to Mexico.
We've lived in the mountains of Michoacan for the last 5 years, in a little town of approx 10K people. There was a killing before we arrived here about 6 years ago.
We are from San Antonio, TX which is the drive-by capital of the world, and home of the Mexican Mafia. Just about every week, there are innocent people violently murdered from these drive-by shootings (along with cartel members). My wife and I had permits and training to carry handguns, and would not leave home without them.
If you check out the stats for MX cartel killings, I'm sure you will find the overwhelming majority of victims are cartel members or customers of the cartels with most of these crimes committed after dark. So let that sink in! We feel safer here in Mexico, where we aren't allowed to carry or possess guns, then we did in SA, TX.
BUT, as Jerry said in his video....Mexico isn't for everyone.
The week before I left to drive my car from Los Angeles to Tulum all across Mexico (a woman by myself with 3 dogs ) a gunman held everyone hostage at my local Trader Joe's here in LA and shot and killed an innocent woman This is where I shopped regularly! During my drives across all areas of Mexico -nothing happened not even a suspicious moment - this included 6 days hard driving down to Tulum and later a different route 6 days 8-10 hour driving back to the US!
Be careful, Canadian tourist was just raped, beaten and robbed in her hotel room in Tulum.
Good information
@@deeznutzz9864 Yeah that never happens in the USA or Canada... LOL idiot.
@@maziedelsordo2114 its everyday in Mexico
@@maziedelsordo2114 if you follow news, everyday in Mexico a body with heads and arms, legs cut off appears or people hung from bridges. To even compare that to USA would be fucking stupid of you. Whats worse is almost always nobody will be caught or arrested. You can easily rape and kill in mexico without worrying about getting caught.
Thank you for the difficult video. I’m in Chiapas now and from New Jersey. I love it here but it’s not for everybody. Military check points are a fact of life here. I drive as little a possible in rural areas at night. It’s a hard thing to explain that comparing Mexico to the US is not a question of being better or worse, it’s about being different. If you were fearful of unfamiliar places in the US you will feel that way here. If you welcome new experiences and cultures then you’ll love it here as we do. I’m part of your generation and the reality is we have to be more cautious then when we were younger. Being active and open to different is a choice. The rocking chairs and hammocks here are very comfortable. Keep up the good work!
I've traveled and worked in other countries, I dont think I could have said it any better than you did. Stay out of the areas where crime is and take the same precautions you would at home. Educate yourself about the local laws and act accordingly. Great video as usual and entertaining even with such a serious topic. Thanks for all your and Lori's hard work.
get real! it is not being in the 'bad places' late at night. My partner walked down our street in San Miguel de Allende at 2:30 in the afternoon past a kindergarten and a man was murdered right there. That is such a lie - be careful and you will be ok.
just stay out of crime period
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Jerry, and for helping folks view these latest events in the proper perspective. We live in Ajijic and feel safer than we did in Atlanta!
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Hi Jerry, I’m so glad you made this video to assure people it is save to visit and live in Mexico. Is like any place you go, be aware of the places you go and what time of the day. Thank you again for promoting this pretty country, my second country. Gracias!! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Jerry, thank you for sharing your experiences and your honesty. Thank you for the voice of reason. Stay safe and enjoy your life!
Thank you for taking the time to post this. This is our 3rd year of visiting mx. We feel comfortable, but our friends and family are a little concerned. Well said, I hope sharing this will ease their minds. ~ enjoy life....
The people back home that have great fears about Mexico--people who basically don't know what they're talking about from personal experience but by what they get from the media and friends who share their prejudice about Mexico--will never come around. Like many expats I have friends and family members that were so attached to their fears about Mexico that they couldn't continue to be in relationship with someone who wasn't guided by those fears.
Thank you Jerry for your insight truly appreciate them n keep videos coming. Love u guys!
This is an honest assessment of things and I appreciate it. I look forward to my trip there in February!
Really appreciate your honest personal experiences and thoughts! Thank you for this timely video!
Thanks for your honesty Jerry. Each person needs to make their own decision. Colombia had a massive drug cartel problem, but they worked hard and eventually solved it. I hope Mexico will do the same.
Dwight Wilson , the Mexican cartels are extremely powerful, the government hasn’t the same resources as them I was told. Acapulco used to be very nice 50 years ago, now it isn’t a safe tourist area anymore. I saw a BBC report from Cancun few months ago and is becoming dangerous too.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jerry! It's valuable for us to hear all sides of the story, both good and bad, so we can make better-informed decisions. I don't know if you could make a whole video on this, but I'd be interested to hear what you know about car accidents in Mexico, what the process is like, why you go to jail, whether it's just the driver or everyone in the car, how mexican car insurance will protect you, etc...
You *should* be addressing cartels as well on your channel. But you are just another vlogger who doesn't and you make it sound all sooooo good and wonderful to be living in MX. You need to be talking about BOTH sides of the coin as well on your channel.
@@mtradz Bullshit. We've been talking about the good and the bad the ENTIRE time that we've had a channel.
@@TangerineTravels lol...yes you have and its been very much appreciated!
I also think they talk about the bad stuff as well, in my view tangerine travels are pretty honest
I would thk you guys are always using common sense in your travels. The crime exist and won’t go away.
Thanks for the well balanced view of life in Mexico around Lake Chapala.
I'm based in Puerto Vallarta never felt safer. Lived 65 years in the Detroit area so by comparison, it's the safest place I've ever been. The recent issue by the border has some backstory, the weapons clearly are being smuggled in from, guess where? The USA, yep overwhelming US weapons come from the United States. The Mormons living there for years had bad blood between them and the local cartel. There are many cartels from reports I've heard. My thoughts? The government should legalize some of what now is illegal but readily available. Even turn members legit in some cases. It may seem controversial but then the focus could be a crackdown on human trafficking, fentanyl and methamphetamines. Thank you for your candor and sharing. This was out of character, given your light and happy Vlogging. I appreciate the honesty. No one wants to be caught in the middle of a conflict like that
Your thoughts about legalizing some of what now is illegal but available are spot on. I doubt that will happen though. Dirty money is likely in control.
That weapons in Mexico are primarily from the USA is a fiction. This originates in a statistic- that 80% of weapons traced in Mexico are from the USA. This is true. The only problem is, only about 15% of weapons found in Mexico can be traced at all, and why can they be traced? They can be traced due to records kept in the USA. The vast majority of weapons in Mexico cannot be traced at all. The cartel weapons men are not fools. The best and cheapest weapons can be found in such places as Eastern Europe, where truly military grade weapons can be purchased by the container load and they are not traceable. Cartels are arming themselves with full Automatic weapons, RPGs, and grenades. These are not things that can be bought in some gun shop in the USA.
The big question after years of fighting over water rights , and other things , kidnapped family members held for ransom , some killings , on both sides , very dangerous area , all who live here know that , why were 3 Vans full of women and children out on a dirt road at 3am with not 1 man or lead protective car they should have been guarded front and back , there is more to this , lots of rumors but what I mentioned is fact . The Mormons are very well armed also , and do not let their women travel solo, they were supposedly going to the States for a wedding , with many of them living their entire life here something is definitely missing in the story, we all know better , been here for 30 years as a single mother and still feel very safe I am also close to Puerto Vallarta ,feel very sorry for the victims but still do not know why their men were not there in any capacity of protection, and its been proven it was not rival cartels .
@Bond James Bond We have never ventured outside the wire with less than 3 vehicles. OIF/OEF
@@natemcdaniel2139 I've done some research into how the firearm tracing is being done in Mexico and it's often not done, or done incorrectly. It's becoming obvious that a good chunk of firearms seen in cartel hands are not coming from the US though it's hard to determine the number. With Cartel's having so many international connections it's becoming easier than ever to acquire illicit arms.
Thank you for your candid comments. Information is power! We choose.
Jerry and Lori’s videos are very informative and consistently clarify that their point of view is solely based on their experiences. As a recent arrival my wife and I have found that most of what they present is true. Ajijic is a great place to live as an expat.
Thanks for your honesty Jerry. I hope to see you and Lori when I come down this spring!
Very interesting to understand your first hand information,
and very honest and factual.
Thank you Jerry.
(PS my friend, a single lady, just got back from Ajijic and had a great time)
Jerry, thank-you for your candor. Your videos have always been so up-beat, I was suspicious that you might never express a word of deep concern. I'd guess this videos was still difficult for you to make. Thanks again.
Great advice Jerry. We really appreciate your videos!
Jerry, your calm demeanor, simple explanation of your experience and point of view is so real. What is happening today in Mexico is what was happening in Colombia years ago. You are presenting the reader with facts and as the expression goes: "take what you want and leave the rest". Each individual opts for what best works for that person. And you and Lori made the choice that best works for you both. I taught in the Lower East Side of NYC and would enter or exit the subway station where an elder was stabbed, police patrolled the station for weeks and many commuters were still using that busy strain station. I worked at the World Trade Center a few years before 9/11. All one can do is to continue with life.
YES take what you want and leave the rest.
Jerry you did a great job with this calm and straight forward
Thank you for addressing this, and sharing your experience. Appreciate you talking about the risks, and how you manage it.
James Harkness My thoughts exactly. My comment was going to start "thank you for addressing this."
Thank you so much for the very up-to-date information Jerry. We recently bought a motorhome and are planning on driving it to the Lago Chapala area. It is comforting to know that we can proceed with our plans. BTW the beard looks good on you, it makes you look even smarter!
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for sharing your experiences with the people that are interested living in Mexico.
Thanks for sharing your 1st hand experience! I've learned that the news here in the US can not be believed and I've already heard different versions of that story from them.
Hey Jerry ! Great video! Thank you 🙏
You are very welcome
Why ex-pats are leaving Mexico
Time For Ex-Pats To LEAVE Mexico And Go Home?
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We are staying in Ajijic this week. What a wonderful place! We enjoyed watching kids dance competition in Chapala tonight.
Thank you Jerry I heard you you’re honesty and knowledge about Mexico namely Aijijic and beautiful Lake Chapela .My wife and I visited there last winter. You’re readers comments down below were most interesting indeed.you did a great job!
I agree STRONGLY with your information Jerry. We have tiny home in Mexico and all locals say those usually targeted are those buying, selling, using drugs or like anywhere in the world being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Love your video’s guys 🙂
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By the way Jerry do you and Lori have any Asia plans in the future?
Jerry, Thank you for this calming video. Your casual friend, Jerry
Great video, thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you Jerry for the good information you always provide. I retired 6 months ago and lived in Guadalajara for 2 months then moved to Mexico City in July. I enjoy it here very much and feel safe. I agree with Andrew. It's very important to use common sense. I don't let fear dictate my choices. I find the Mexican people very friendly and helpful and I look forward to exploring more of Mexico. Thank you again for all of yours and Loris' hard work.
YES
For this honest and trustworthy video, you get a new subscriber.
Thank You Francisco
Thanks for being straight forward. Honesty is best policy.
Thank you, Jerry I Iike the way you talk about your experience, in Mexico, may God bless you en your wife always..
Thank you Browns you are so kind to inform the reality in our country. I love Axixic town you guys have made a great place to visit. I hope to meet you sometime. Saludos y abrazo.
Jerry: This is a very important contribution to the concerns about safety in various communities in Mexico. I really appreciate you doing this, and the candor you provided. It's so true that much of our risk factors are situational, and can also be affected by geography. And, it's important to put all of these fears into perspective, as you tried to do in comparing violent and/or random crimes occurring in the U.S. In other words: it's all relative. I also appreciate you bringing up certain measures like: carrying the name of an attorney to assist in case you are in an accident; and being certain to have Mexican vehicle insurance, and carrying all the proper documents at all times. There are many details to attend to, which can smooth the way if one does encounter difficulties. Lessons: Be prepared, and have contingency plans! Thanks again, Jerry and Lori, for all the useful information.
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Hi Jerry, I loved your video, very well explained !! Thank you for sharing this with the world and people who are afraid of my country.
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm in the process of making the decision on whether or not I want to move to Mexico or not. Your videos have been most helpful. Thank you for addressing the cartels!! This is a consideration of course, but thank for addressing it!!
thanks for the honesty...see you in april or may in 2020 ... be looking for a sweet, little affordable place .. still very excited ...
I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this. I still want to visit sometime in the safer areas.
Love this video. Your approach to such a fear-inducing topic is very level-headed and calming. Mexico is definitely not for everyone but then again neither is traveling for everyone. To each his own and it’s ok if you are not a risk-taker. I’m of the calculated risk school. I also listen to my gut and I refuse to not do things that bring me joy because of unfounded fears. Due diligence is your best tool.
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Love you and your videos! Love, Jim
Well said Jerry! You made some very very strong points. Especially the comparison about the shootings happening in the United States versus the Cardel situations and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thank you for sharing your insights... your experiences are valuable and very informative. Love and appreciate your honesty and insights! Keep up the good work. I have a loyal follower... I recommended your site to my husband. Thank you thank you to you and your wife! P. S. I LOVE YOUR HEMMINGWAY LOOK!
You are super honest. Always. I really appreciate that.
Thank you have you seen this one we made?
Sayulita WE WERE SHOCKED
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Thank you for the info
. Thank you Jerry I didn’t feel you were being totally honest! After watching your video, I am coming for a vacation and explore relocating to Mexico. I hope to treat Laurie and you to lunch. I have tons of questions. I had been afraid to come to Mexico. Your video helped me put things into perspective. I am now planning my vacation at a resort and spa _ Chapala.😁💕
Thank you for your message, I fell your honesty 😊
Thank you for the information
Jerry, you've always been honest and open about everything in Ajijic. We're living right now in St Paul MN, where 27 people have been murdered this year so far. There's danger everywhere. Ducking and hiding only gives in to the criminals. We're of the same mind as you.
Great video. I just got back from Ajijic and felt safe the whole time.
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Thank you for talking about your personal experience. I appreciate it.
We spent 8 days in Ajijic in November 2018. We loved it, the people were totally warm-hearted & welcoming. And we felt completely safe. We walked everywhere - or took a bus - we thought renting a car would be too much the first time there. And it was wonderful. We never once saw signs of the Cartel, although we were told some of the leaders may have owned some of the palatial homes in the hills about Ajijic. (Rumor line.) We are considering retiring there. This was a great, honest & informative video, Jerry. Thanks for your candid report.
A very nice and honest video. Thanks for sharing!
Best video ever Jerry. Well done. Thanks.
Thank You Jim
Thank you Jerry! I've been researching a possible move to Mexico for awhile now and I am so tired of people who try to convince others that everything is roses and sunshine or dangerous and evil. I'll be in the lakeside area in February for a short visit to the area. Looking forward to talking with people who actually live there!
Thank you Jerry for this frank and realistic video. I have travelled to Jalisco every year for the last 15 years and have never experienced violence. I am aware that crimes to happen there as they do in every country. Some of my colleagues talk about Mexico as if there are bodies everywhere that you might trip over, yet they have never been to Mexico.
thanks Jerry u r so informative
If tragedy near you makes you flee, you may never find a place to call home.
You should move to Detroit now! Hurry!
Home is where you make it
Thanks brother! You do you. See you in MX!
I just saw this video great job Jerry I often wondered about the cartels and I’m happy you reported this to us the United States is not safe these days very scary times so I believe you have to do what’s best for you without the fear of the worst case scenario as that can happen anywhere in this world!!
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Thank you for this informative and objective video. The beard looks good!
I appreciate that!
Thank you for presenting that info from the standpoint of COMMON SENSE!
It was a horrible and heartbreaking event. As an independent mature woman it scared the crap out of me quite frankly. BUT I still want to come and live in Mexico. I am dragging my feet and have a lot to dispose of/sell/give away/throw away and the paper work is mind boggling.
Lots of fences to jump.......ooooooh, and my beloved dog that must come with me.
Enuf said, a lot to think about!
Stay happy, stay healthy!
Jane and her wacky sidekick Lola, the Boston Terrier
Thank you so much for addressing this Jerry! I had totally given up on my search for a place to live in Mexico after hearing multiple stories of violence. There so much violence here in the States now that I'm sure it's not much difference. Sad but true Mexico is probably safer. anyway, thank you for your honesty and I can now again look at the possibility of moving there when I retire.
It's about time (and loooong overdue) that you *finally* come clean about cartels in MX and talking about how it's not all rainbows and unicorns where you live. You do continue to gloss over the fact that they are ALL OVER Jalisco State (which Ajijic is in) and they are IN and AROUND Lake Chapala. Granted, I agree with you that they mostly leave the gringos who live there alone, but don't be fooled and don't lead your subscribers to believe that they are not in Ajijic. They are, they are just not seen. Remember how for years Acapulco was a jewel to visit and live in? It's nothing but a killing field these days...Jerry, I have to say this is one of your best honest and open videos you have ever done. It would be nice to see more of them.
Thank you for this information. I am now in Acapulco and the Gov, Military and Local Police are extremely visible. I feel safe here in Acapulco. Having lived in Oakland, California and Chicago, I don't find Acapulco to be a serious concern. Thank you for speaking on this subject
THANK YOU FOR THIS HONEST VIDEO ABOUT CRIME. IT IS EVERY WHERE NOW .
Thanks for sharing this information.
Thank you Jerry!
Thank you. My wife and I are still moving to Mexico soon. We haven't selected the city yet but Guanajuato is looking good. The recent cartel activity was horrific but it doesn't appear to be a pattern. Take care Jerry. You're doing a great job.
@Brett Stanton So sorry my comment made you angry. Please except my apology. I should be more considerate. Thank you.
Try Jalisco that’s my state cartels are everywhere but near Guadalajara people are friendly and the city it’s very modern.
@@michaelbarrios3625: Sarc off? And are you "excepting" your apology? Love your backhanded apology.
I live in San Diego and go back and forth between Michoacan and Mexico City every year to visit family. I get frequent comments about how dangerous Michoacan is and that I need to be careful. I have never felt unsafe in Mexico. I feel more unsafe in the USA and have been robbed twice! There's danger in EVERY country. There was another school shooting in California yesterday and at a football game in Jersey today. Thank you for sharing this Jerry. Also I support the Ernest Hemingway look!
Vendes nopales 🤣😂
Thank you for your video, it's very refreshing because your speaking the truth.
Thank you for all your videos. We plan on honeymooning in Ajijic in March 2020 and hope to meet you and Lori.
YES let's do it
Thank you Jerry for making this video. I have read that the family that got killed had previous run ins with the cartel. There is a UA-cam video about it.
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Good luck to you guys!
After reading some of the many comments below I don't know why one event would make you decide to move or not move. People are killed daily in the US, slaughtered in movie theaters, schools, churches, synagogues, shopping malls, shops, caught in crossfire walking down the street etc. There was another school shooting today, yet you don't seem to feel the need to leave the US so why would one situation in Mexico make you decide to either leave or not move there? I have visited the Lake Chapala area twice and have never felt unsafe, the people are friendly and welcoming, polite and I have enjoyed my time there and always want to go back.
A lot worse now. Multiple mass shootings in several states this weekend, and another mass shooting in San Jose CA rail yard today.
This is the best video I've ever seen on this topic. I agree that it is about risk tolerances, and that one should listen to their intuition. I hope to come to Ajijic with my girlfriend in 2020 and meet with you and Lori!!!
Thank you Jerry for your comments. Violence is a fact of life everywhere, it could happen to anyone at any time.
Thank you Jerry! This subject is like the elephant in the room, people don't want to talk about it. However, I am grateful you did. It's something we all are concerned about. I have family in Aguililla Michoacan and I've heard horrible stories, and the situation hasn't changed.
Anyway, I will not be going there so I won't worry too much. Like you said, even here in the US we have horrific things happen to innocent people.
Thanks again for letting us know. I still plan on retiring soon in Chapala!
Wow, thank you!
That's a good look for you Ernest I mean Jerry. Thank you for the update. I would like your recommendation on a Dentist because I am planning a trip your way to to have some work done. Oh and Lorie is looking Beautiful as always. I just found your video with Doctor Candy!
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When I first heard about this on the news they said some of the mother's were tied to the Nxivm cult and had been hired as Nannies to the rainbow group. I don't know if this is true or not as I have heard nothing more. There is a major Mene
nite drug cartel group in Mexico. And a Mormon group has been clashing with the cartels as well. May not be as random as it looks. Sad. It will not keep me from moving to Mexico soon. I'm with you Jerry!
These folks were killed by the Catholics, who are losing control of the people. Cartel war crossfire is a lie perpetuated by the fake news.
Vesta Abel mormones y andaban en conflicto con los carteles por algun razón supuestamente
Riviera Nayarit 🙄 fuera de lugar 🙄
You guys are so just sweet💕 Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this issue. The news of this horrible, tragic slaughter is ongoing and quite troubling. It's mentioned on every newscast on every channel, every day.
I agree with yours and Laurie's assessment all the way around regarding this.
Bottom line; go with your "gut."
If you're not comfortable with moving to México, don't do it.
If it's still something you feel is right for you, go for it.
Life is all about decisions, and everyone must make their own.
Thanks again for speaking on this timely issue.
Although I am subscribed to your channel, I first became aware of this particular video through a FB link from a FB friend who has just recently moved to Ajijic with her partner, as an answer to her friends back in the USA who have been asking her if she now thinks she made a mistake.
Good video, good points, and I personally still look forward to my relocation to México.
Finances are holding me up right now, but I'm still making my plans.
That family wasn’t mistaken they were actually targeted by the cartels For years
Do you know why ? It is so heartbreaking.
They are related to a family in Chihuahua that were challenging the Narcos.
Los lebaron son narcos también y se roban el agua y terrenos de la gente mexicana
@@nananay8267 do some research on the Mormons in northern Mexico who have been there for years, own property and run farms there who have armed themselves against these cartels. The family members traveling to the family property for the special event were simply targeted and wiped out.
Thank you for your honesty, I believe this is the best way to talk about the subject, like most that left a post, bad things happen everywhere, I live in and area where the D.C.snipers shot a man with in a quarter mile from me. You just have to use common sense and ask locals about travel.
Yes common sense traveling
I'd rather move to Mexico at 60 and get mowed down in gang war cross fire than work til I'm 70 in canada where winter is literally 5 months long
Silliest comparison I ever read. I'm from Canada too and retired at 55 to spend winters in Mexico. Because you didn't save enough during your life to have to keep working at 70, how is it the climate's fault? And you would rather die than have a few months of winter, which is what millions of Canadian & American's do every year.
@@HamiltonRb don't take things so seriously. Its sarcastic fun. I've met older workers working past 65 who couldn't afford to retire but could have moved to Mexico at let's say 60 but wouldn't dare to because of corporate media's constant drumming of cartel violence. The point was I'd rather risk getting killed in Mexico than work past 65. Relax
Russ Logan Not sure how working at 70 and the Canadian winter fits into your equation but ok. Possibly you were just venting and thats ok
I guess this answers my question about whether or not we would consider moving to Mexico.
Thanks for some real, boots-on-the-ground truth, Jerry!
Thanks Jerry and Lori - the cartels are said to be everywhere, but I didn't see much of that. You just don't want to be near cartel strongholds. Word is this family was complaining about the cartel activities, so they were indeed targeted. Sad story. Still, I feel safe in Mexico, but I avoid areas that are insecure, but we traveled through questionable areas often. Some risks exist almost everywhere. The police and the cartels are said to sometimes work hand in hand, but there's more freedom in Mexico and the society is very fair - fair for natives and fair for expats, too. There's no perfect place. Certainly, the tourist and expat places are better protected, since they cannot afford to have crime become too widespread. They really do protect expats and I get much better assistance in Mex. than I do here in the USA - there's plenty of harassment from law enforcement in the USA where everyone is losing their freedom - there's a serious loss of freedom and victimization of the people in the USA, but in Mexico you are respected - I much prefer Mexico!!!
Very interesting point, clearly a lot of people tend to generalized when there's crime in the news, but you don't and i think you make a lot a sense and i agree with you
@@josefino106 Thank you Antonio - strange how everyone comments and even the Pres. on crimes in Mex., but often ignores the everyday drive by shootings in Chicago pretending they don't even exist. Well, yes, the Mex. gov. doesn't want full out war and an exponential increase in violence country-wide, so they do a bit of a dance.
@@josefino106 - Thanks Antonio - wish you the best. Love Mex. If you are in the USA seems they want to chase and regulate everything - there's more freedom in Mex., but Mex. isn't perfect - the poverty can be very sad.
Keep on keeping on! Xoxo
We will do that.
Thk you so much for talk, it really helps.
My only question is, if you’re traveling from city to city, do recommend not driving at night ???
Have a great Christmas and keep up the great videos.
Peace brother
Good points made.
Thank You
Jerry i couldn't of said any other way .great job of explaining ,I visit Michoacan once a year and never have any problems .I road there in June on my Harley Davidson.
I had the best time of my life
I love your way of expressing yourself, Jerry. I live near Washington DC and during the sniper attacks, all soccer practices were cancelled throughout the area. One day during the ordeal we were out in the woods and there wasn't a soul out. I think the whole area over reacted as there were likely more deaths on the highways surround our area, then the deaths from the sniper attacks. The volunteers at the nature center near our home were not even allowed to put bird food in the feeder before they caught the attackers. I think it is Germany that has a yellow warning out for German citizens visiting the US. Do you know that Orlando, the home of Disney, has a huge murder count each year. You don't hear much about that in the news. I had a girl scout troop and there was one mother that would never let her daughter go out camping. I guess you could live in fear or you can live.