Four U.S. citizens were kidnapped while traveling in Mexico last week, bringing attention to the growing trend of medical tourism. The incident has sparked a discussion about the risks associated with medical tourism, as well as the need for increased safety measures for those traveling abroad for medical care. One of the four Americans kidnapped was traveling for medical tourism, according to a close friend, and the Mexican President has stated that they were in the country to buy medicine.
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Mexican authorities have announced that two of the four American citizens kidnapped in Tamaulipas last week have been found dead, while the other two are alive. The group had traveled to Mexico for a medical procedure, but were likely mistaken for Haitian drug smugglers by a Mexican cartel. The FBI is currently investigating the incident and the families of the victims have not yet released any statements.
Four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico after their minivan was fired upon by multiple gunmen. Latavia “Tay” Washington McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and their friend Eric were taken from the scene by armed men. The FBI is working with Mexican law enforcement to locate the missing Americans and is asking anyone with information to contact the San Antonio Field Office.