Take a look at this article from San Miguel Writer's Conference

[ohpaco]

While media sensationalism certainly plays a role in this issue, it's also worth considering that the State Dept, like all government agencies depends on public support in order to exist. Therefore, it has to do something occasionally to give the appearance of value to the public thereby supporting its continued funding. Every time there is an "event" in MX; the next thing we hear is an announcement from the government advising us that we should avoid that area. Personally, I believe its all a sham and I pay absolutely no attention to what they say.... The greatest public service the State Department could perform would be to disolve itself.....Paco