US issues new travel warnings for summer hotspots in Caribbean, South America
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The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.
Americans have been harmed during these incidents, the department warned. The country has also had a rash of robberies and carjackings, as well as "mob killings" against presumed criminals. Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
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