Millions of Americans travel safely in Mexico to visit its resorts and major cities each year, and the Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens, the State Department says.
But back in February, six Spanish female tourists were raped in their Aculpulco beach house by six strange men. The Mexican criminal justice system often fails to protect victims of violent crimes, particularly women and girls, due to inadequate training and corruption, according to Human Rights Watch.
There are also provisions in the law that make sexual offenses contingent on the "chastity" of the victim, and women who report their sexual assault are regularly met with disrespect and suspicion by the authorities.