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A new study by travel insurance company SquareMouth ranked the world’s riskiest destinations for solo travelers — analyzing 113 countries based on safety, healthcare access, infrastructure, internet reliability, and local sentiment.

Venezuela ranked No. 1 most risky, scoring 9.74/10 on the risk index, citing violent crime concerns and limited medical infrastructure.

Peru and Gabon followed.

For comparison:
The U.S. ranked 37th.
Mexico ranked 16th.

On the safest end? San Marino.

If you travel solo, risk awareness matters.

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Major U.S. and Canadian airlines—including American, Delta, United, Southwest, and Air Canada—have officially halted flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and Guadalajara (GDL) as of Monday, February 23, 2026.
The Situation:
• Airport Gridlock: Hundreds of flights have been canceled after cartel members established road blockades and set vehicles on fire near major airports.
• Diversions: Multiple flights were forced to turn around mid-air or divert to the southern U.S. for safety.
• The Motive: The violence is a retaliatory response to the Mexican military’s killing of “El Mencho,” the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Traveler Resources:
Airlines have issued travel waivers, allowing passengers to rebook or cancel without fees through late February. The U.S. Embassy has expanded its shelter-in-place order to include tourists in several states, citing “ongoing criminal activity”.
Status Check: While major hubs like Cancun and Mexico City remain unaffected, travelers in Jalisco are advised to remain indoors and avoid all non-essential movement.
Source: CNBC / AP / U.S. State Department
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