Belizean drivers and car dealers are increasingly encountering perilous situations while traveling through Mexico, with a surge in incidents involving criminal organizations and corrupt law enforcement. A recent viral video on social media captured a Belizean car dealer in a tense confrontation with Mexican police officers, who demanded money and attempted to seize his vehicle. The driver, who sat on the hood of his car to prevent its confiscation, later confirmed that only a small sum of $15 Belize was taken. However, the incident underscores the broader dangers and communication challenges faced by Belizeans in Mexico. This is not an isolated case. In Veracruz, three Belizean car dealers were kidnapped by the JNCG cartel and held hostage for seven hours, released only after their families paid $500 USD each in ransom. Another group of seven Belizeans traveling through Tuxpan, Veracruz, was extorted by local police, who demanded $1,500 USD per person before eventually settling for a total of 7,000 pesos ($750 USD). These incidents highlight the persistent risks of extortion, language barriers, and cartel threats that Belizeans face while navigating Mexican roads.