Tourism just fine in Nuevo Progreso

Despite reports of escalating violence on the Mexican border, the small town of Nuevo Progreso appeared to be thriving this past week.

Sidewalks were not choked with pedestrians, a common scene on busy weekends. But, still, it was a sizeable crowd.

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Travelers shopping at the local markets Wednesday said they were not concerned for their safety, even though the U.S. State Department reissued a travel alert on Monday for citizens traveling to Mexico.