jg, I am an expatriate. I have quite a few years here. I would say let your conscience be your guide. Your friends might have had a kidnapping risk if they were say highly placed executives, or lived a lifestyle that shows wealth, etc. So, there is enough risk to consider it as a factor, especially in Mexico City. A much higher risk is petty theft. You learn to be pretty street smart. I could tell some stories. It’s an incredible country and people, though.
