The United States has warned the population to think again before leaving Jamaica. The State Department issued an alert Tuesday with a scary fact.
The North American country has issued a travel warning to Jamaica Level 3the one of “Reconsider the trip“, after it became known that the Caribbean country was accumulating 65 murders in one month.
Level 3 travel advisories are the step before “Do Not Travel.” The US Embassy is aware that tourists are not safe even in resort shelters.
Crimes shaking the Central American country include home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults and murders. And many of these crimes happen in tourist complexes all includedindicates the American government.
Furthermore, the United States notes that “local police often do not respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.” “When arrests are made, cases are rarely continued until a final ruling is obtained,” he adds.
According to the warning, “families of U.S. citizens killed in accidents or homicides often wait a year or more for Jamaican authorities to issue final death certificates.”
Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica. Photo: DP/ViaggioOne of the worst murder rates
Jamaica has had one of the highest murder rates in the Western Hemisphere for many years. At least 65 people died between January 1 and 27 this year, according to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
However, the homicide rate is lower than the same month last year, in which 81 people were killed.
The total number of homicides in Jamaica in 2023 was 1,393. And the constant is worrying: that country hasn’t had fewer than 1,000 murders a year since 2003.
What an Argentinian needs to know if he wants to travel to Jamaica
The Argentine Embassy in Jamaica announced this on 8 September last year Argentinians must meet three requirements if they want to travel to that country. On the official website of the Chancellery There are no travel warnings related to the wave of insecurity.
Argentinians wishing to visit Jamaica must complete an Immigration and Customs form, have travel assistance insurance covering accidents and medical treatment, and have a yellow fever vaccination certificate (at least 10 days before travel) or a certificate of contraindication to vaccination against yellow fever, both issued by the Ministry of Health/Border Health.
Since last year there is a new requirement to visit Jamaica.Furthermore, every traveler should know that he can visit the country without needing a visa for a maximum period of 30 days.
Source: Clarin
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