CAREFUL PREPARATION IS BEST DEFENCE AGAINST KIDNAP RISKS FOR TRAVELLING EXECUTIVES
March 8th, 2015
THE RISK of being kidnapped is a significant concern for those travelling for business to unstable and dangerous regions of the world. Yet, travellers can reduce these risks by following preventative measures and making smart plans, say business security experts. Elizabeth Machuca reports from Mexico City.KIDNAPPING is one of foreign business travellers’ main concerns, especially amongst US citizens, when operating in Latin American nations with high criminal rates. According to the US Department of State, more than 130 kidnappings of US nationals were ...
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