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U.S. plans to address Mexican border violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department's attache to Mexico says the violence in Mexico is not as dangerous to tourists as has been portrayed.

Speaking to a House subcommittee on Thursday, Alonzo Pena said the violence is in isolated areas of the country and only affects the people involved in criminal activity. He said the violence is not affecting U.S. citizens visiting Mexico.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warned college students on spring breaks not to travel to parts of northern Mexico because it was too dangerous.

In February, the State Department advised travelers to avoid areas of prostitution and drug-dealing in Mexico.

More than 7,000 people have been killed in the Mexican drug wars since Jan. 1, 2008.
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The Homeland Security Department's attache to Mexico says the violence in Mexico is not as dangerous to tourists as has been portrayed.

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