Is Mexico Really Unsafe? A Family's Experience Challenges Common Myths

Mexico's Safety: A Personal Perspective from Appalachia A recent video by Los Wisconsinitos, a Wisconsin family moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 2026, challenges the common perception of Mexico as an entirely unsafe country. The author, who hails from the Appalachian region of the US, argues that crime rates in Mexico vary significantly by region, mirroring the situation in the US. She states, "Mexico is a whole ass country, just like the US. There are safe areas and there are areas that are not safe." This perspective is supported by the fact that Mexico City, a major metropolis, has a crime rate five times lower than St. Louis, Missouri. However, the video also contains some generalizations and potentially inaccurate claims about crime statistics that need further verification from reliable sources. The author's personal experience provides a unique perspective, but the article would need to incorporate additional research to ensure accuracy and objectivity. The video's popularity and the comments it has generated suggest a public interest in this topic.