Bordertowns are dangerous, including in the US. But to use a bordertown to paint an entire country is not fair. I lived 6 hours south on the Sea of Cortez for over 10 years and it was magical. My communities and neighbors were all Mexican citizens and they shared your same fear...but I never saw or encountered a personal experience. Beautiful Country, warm and inviting people and posts like yours and the US National media are very mi's leading.
J F, Permanent Resident, State of Sonora, Mexico