See the US Embassy Alert below:

Location: Chiapas, Mexico




Event: Due to rising violence and security concerns in the state of Chiapas, U.S. government employees are restricted from travel to the following areas of Chiapas:



The following are the boundaries of the restricted areas. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted.



East-Northeast Boundary – The eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualcóyotl.



Northern Boundary - From Netzahualcóyotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo.



Western Boundary - From Ocosingo in a straight line south to El Ocote. From El Ocote in a straight line west to San Francisco Pujiltic. From San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec.



South-Southwest Boundary - Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.



Tapachula – Travel to Tapachula and within the city limits is not restricted. Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, to include the Tapachula Airport, is not restricted.



To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https://mx.usembassy.gov/maps-of-restricted-areas.



Actions to Take:

Monitor local media for updates and in case of emergency, call 911.
Review your personal security plans and follow the instructions of local authorities.


Assistance:

Contact Form
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: 55 8526 2561
From the United States: 1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-201-501-4444
Links:

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