Location: Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico



Event: On August 29, U.S. Consulate Hermosillo received reports of gunfire and roadblocks on the north side of the city of Culiacan in Sinaloa state. Based on these reports, some activities of U.S. government employees in the area have been curtailed and employees were advised to avoid travel in and around Culiacan. U.S. citizens throughout Sinaloa should remain alert for potential violence throughout the state. The U.S. Consulate General reminds U.S. citizens that Sinaloa is classified as Level 4: Do Not Travel in the State Department’s travel advisory for Mexico. U.S. citizens in need of emergency services should contact their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.





Actions to Take:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Maintain a high level of vigilance and keep a low profile.
• Monitor local media for updates and in case of emergency, call 911.
• Review your personal security plans and follow the instructions of local authorities.