India, March 16 -- There have been social media posts claiming that Mexico is now requiring a visa for U.S. citizens travelling to the country. These messages suggest that the new rule is in response to measures taken by the Trump administration. With spring break approaching, many travellers are concerned about whether this visa requirement is legitimate. To clear up the confusion, NBC 7 has investigated the claims to determine whether U.S. citizens need a visa to visit Mexico.

The consul general of Mexico in Los Angeles told Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez shared with the media outlet, "There has been absolutely no change in the recent weeks or months or years about our visa policies. As a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa in order to go ...