The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mexico this week, urging Americans to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the country.

The update carries significance for American travelers and the U.S. government as it warns of homicide, carjacking, robbery and kidnappings.

The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico on Tuesday, Aug. 12, urging American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the popular Caribbean destination. The North American country is issued a Level 2 designation "due to terrorism,

The U.S. State Department has updated it's travel advisory for Mexico to a level 2. This is due to both terrorism crime and kidnappings.

The update encourages citizens traveling to the popular vacation destination to follow the same restrictions as U.S. government employees. MEXICO, — The United States is now encouraging citizens to exercise "increased caution" when traveling to Mexico due to "terrorism,

Traveling to Mexico this year raises safety concerns, as highlighted by the U.S. Department of State's travel advisory. With 30 out of 32 Mexican states under some form of warning, travelers must exercise caution.