Warning: Mexican Consulate alerts citizens to increasing crime in D.C.

Crime Warning for ‍Mexican Citizens

The crime situation in the nation’s capital has⁣ reached alarming levels, prompting ​the Mexican government to issue a warning to its citizens. Previously safe areas in Washington, D.C. are now considered risky.

The Mexican⁢ consulate in Washington, D.C.⁤ released a statement on Tuesday evening, urging the ⁤Mexican community⁣ to take precautions. They advised Mexicans in the city to ​call 911 in case of emergencies and provided ‍an emergency number for consular assistance.

❗️Atención comunidad mexicana:

La ciudad ⁢de Washington, D.C. ​está presentando ⁣un aumento ⁣significativo de delitos ⁢en zonas antes consideradas como seguras.

Toma precauciones. En una emergencia, llama al 911. Para asistencia consular urgente, marca (202) 997-0560.#Cuidémonos

— Consulmex⁤ Washington (@ConsulMexWas) July 25,‌ 2023

Although Mexico ⁢is ‍often associated with high crime rates, the​ homicide rate in Washington,‌ D.C. ⁤is not ‍far behind. In⁢ 2021, ⁢the district saw ⁣23.52⁢ homicides per 100,000 people, while⁢ Mexico recorded 28 per ⁤100,000 ‍in 2018.

The ⁣warning comes amidst‌ the⁤ rising crime in the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. has‌ already witnessed ‌138 homicides this year, with 21 occurring in the month of July alone. While many cities‌ in the United ​States are⁢ experiencing a decline in violent⁣ crime, Washington, D.C. has seen a‍ disturbing 37 percent⁢ increase in violent crime ‌and a 19 percent increase in homicides this year.

Furthermore, Washington, D.C.‌ has been shaken by⁣ several high-profile violent assaults⁢ and murders. In February, Democratic Rep. Angie Craig (Minn.) ​was attacked in her building just blocks away from the Capitol.​ Additionally,⁢ a senior staffer for Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) was stabbed near his workplace, narrowly escaping death. Both suspects in⁣ these cases had extensive ‌criminal records but ‍were ⁢still able to freely roam⁣ the streets.