Although fewer international tourists arrived in Mexico during the first two months of the year, those that did spent more. Tourism Ministry figures indicate foreign exchange earnings were up by 8.1 percent. Biggest drop was registered in border areas, where visitors are much less inclined to pop over the line for a few hours. This has been blamed on crime, but stricter border controls also may be to blame. Even for pedestrians, the wait to be inspected can be an hour or more. Also, the U.S. government now requires all those who enter the United States carry a passport. The vast majority of Americans do not own a passport.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting From Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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