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Old 01-16-2008, 03:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What is your perspective?

One of our friends and partners, “BD” to be specific has numerous threads is regard to the economic, political and security situation in Baja California, specifically between Ensenada and Tijuana, (Northern Baja California). The spectrum of situations range from armed robbery against citizens and tourists, personnel removed from office, high ranking police officials murdered by commandos, Mexican military confiscating weapons from police in a specific city, 1000 plus military troop deployment and economic disaster for the average citizen and businesses in the area. The list goes on and on, and most recently TIJUANA – Another high-ranking municipal police official has been shot and killed, along with his wife and two daughters, police officials said Tuesday. Margarito Saldana Rivera, 43, was shot to death around 4 a.m. at his home in the Los Piños area of Tijuana. Rivera was a district chief in Los Piños, according to municipal police. His wife and 12-year-old daughter were also slain. A 4-year-old daughter was wounded in the attack and died at a hospital, police officials said.

For those of you who always fly into central and southern Baja this has little or no affect on your personal safety because apparently the problem is specific to the northern part of Baja California. But for those of you who drive down to Ensenada in years past I would think that this has a significant impact on you. I was just interested in GB member’s perspective concerning this issue. Your insights into the big picture as well as micro issues are appreciated.

Wasn’t sure where to post this so I picked, “Off Topic”’ even though it is fishing related.
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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pretty simple..now i will never go there..have a good excuse.
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Several friends of mine that go down go in caravans with other boaters and it also helps if you know other people living down there as well.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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yep, drive or fly in groups.............
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Old 01-16-2008, 08:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The outcome of these crime waves is in the following article:

Tourists shun crime-hit Mexico beaches - News - MSNBC.com

I hope LaPaz stays OK
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Old 01-17-2008, 05:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If I'm going in to a crime ladened area and I can't take my little friend then I'm not going. The last time I was in Cancun when I defended myself with my fist I spent 3 days in jail...I thought I never was gonna get out of there.
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Old 01-17-2008, 06:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Don't drive, fly....

Scary place down there, I've heard alot of nightmare stories about mexico.
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Old 01-17-2008, 06:33 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Used to go down to a TJ orphanage with a buddy to drop off supplies and entertain the kids. We would always end up in Puerto Nuevo for some lobster, but looks like I won't be headed down there till things clean up.
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Old 01-17-2008, 06:36 PM   #9 (permalink)
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FRIEND DRIVES DOWN TO SAN QUETIN 5 TIMES A YEAR.

HE DID SAY , on his last trip, he did NOT see any bodys on the street,this time.
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Old 01-17-2008, 07:03 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Nice Desert Eagle bro.
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