Report: Mexico’s homicide rate less than Washington DC; other U.S. metros
February 8th, 2010
According to a recent report from the Associated Press, Mexico’s homicide rate is less than it was 10 years ago. And it is about the same as Los Angeles and 1/3 less than Washington D.C. Mexico City’s rate was about 9 per 100,000 in 2008, while Washington, D.C. was more than 30 that year, according to the rate.
While drug-related violence continues in some Mexican cities, this report does indicate that business and tourism continues throughout the country. To read the full AP report, click here
The McAllen Economic Development Corporation closely works with city officials and clients in Reynosa, Tamaulipas – a border.