Tijuana Christian Mission

Many people have been asking us about the violence currently going on in the city of Tijuana. While we cannot deny the violence that is taking place, we can say that things have calmed down considerably, but even during the worst times, we were completely protected from it. You could even use the word "isolated." Whether working at one of our homes or travelling the roads between our two campuses, we have never felt unsafe, nor have we had any reason to. This is also true for the Americans who have worked for/with us.

The violence our city our city experienced last year was nothing more than a turf war between two warring factions of a major drug cartel (Arellano-Felix, which had recently divided into two groups), and the accompanying retalliation by and against city police officers. Most of the violence was localized in other parts of the city, far from either of our children’s homes. Currently, the incidents of violence have been greatly reduced, and we can still say that none of it has targeted Americans.

As an organization, we feel that during your visit with us you will be safe. As long as you avoid areas where the drug cartels are located, travel by day (not late at night), and be smart about your outings and actions, you should be fine. If we felt you would be in any danger, we would not invite you to our home. And remember, if God has called you to come and work with us, surely His protection will go with you as well.

We hope this information will help you in making an informed decision about coming to visit us, and we invite you to contact us if you have any more questions.