Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently made a claim that Mexico is safer than the United States, despite the high-profile kidnapping of four Americans that drew global attention to the country's security crisis. López Obrador cited Mexico's popularity with American tourists and expats, who generate billions in revenue for the country annually. However, the overall homicide rate in Mexico is among the highest in the world, and parts of the country, particularly border areas, are plagued by violent crime including kidnapping and human trafficking. The US State Department has "do not travel" advisories in place for six of Mexico's 32 states.

Many have criticized López Obrador's claim, questioning the validity of his statement in light of the country's high levels of crime and violence. Some have suggested that he should have checked crime statistics before making such a statement, and others have pointed out the irony of his statement considering the recent kidnapping of four Americans. Some have even made jokes, suggesting that the Mexican president should provide armed escorts for American tourists and that Mexico is practically a paradise if you ignore the high levels of crime and violence.

The US State Department's travel advisories for Mexico indicate that the country is not entirely safe for travelers. While some areas are established tourist destinations, parts of the country are plagued by violent crime and the US advises its citizens to exercise increased caution or avoid travel altogether. Despite López Obrador's claim, the Mexican government still has work to do to improve public safety and restore public trust in its officials.
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