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Demonstrations are expected to take place on May 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m
Location: Mexico City
Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on May 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The organizing group intends to protest in support of Palestine. Similar protests on May 28 were violent and protestors clashed with police, threw rocks, firecrackers, Molotov cocktails, and vandalized surrounding areas. U.S. citizens should avoid participating in demonstrations that may be deemed political by authorities, as Mexican law prohibits political activities by foreign citizens, and participation may result in detention or deportation. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the demonstration area until further notice. Actions to Take: Demonstrations can be unpredictable; avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
Alert - Possible Violent Election Demonstrations this weekend
U.S. Embassy Mexico City
Location: Mexico Event: General elections are scheduled to occur throughout Mexico on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Demonstrations and other political gatherings may occur before, during, and after the elections. Past demonstrations have turned violent. U.S. citizens should avoid participating in demonstrations that may be deemed political by authorities, as Mexican law prohibits political activities by foreign citizens, and participation may result in detention or deportation. A strong military and police presence is expected. Actions to Take: Demonstrations can be unpredictable; avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911. 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: Mexico International Travel Information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Traveler’s Checklist Department of State on Facebookand X U.S. Embassy Mexico on Facebook and X |
San Luis Colorado, Sonora, Mexico - Targeted assassination of top law enforcement
JUNE 3, 2024
Location: San Luis Colorado, Sonora, Mexico Event: The U.S. Consulate General Nogales is aware of reports of the targeted assassination of a high-ranking law enforcement official in San Luis Colorado. At this time, there has been no further violence, but there is the potential for further confrontations to arise from this incident. Actions to Take:
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: Mexico International Travel Information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Traveler’s Checklist Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy Mexico on Facebook |
Matamoros - Organized kidnappings for ransom, including US Citizens
U.S. Consulate General Matamoros
Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros is aware of organized kidnappings for ransom occurring on intercity buses departing Reynosa,Tamaulipas. These kidnappings appear to specifically target passengers with connections to the United States, including U.S. citizens and residents. The kidnappers typically demand ransoms of thousands of dollars for each victim. The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnapping. Actions to Take: Avoid travel by bus in or through Tamaulipas Be aware of your surroundings Notify friends and family of your safety 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: Mexico International Travel Information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Traveler’s Checklist Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy Mexico on Facebook and X |
Aranza, Michoacan - Security Alert
Location: Aranza, Michoacan
Event: Due to recent security incidents in Aranza, Michoacan, the U.S. government reminds U.S. citizens not to travel to the state of Michoacan. The U.S. government has advised any of its employees currently in that area to shelter in place. The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan is Level 4 – Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnapping. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
Hurricane Warning coast of the Yucatan from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun
Location: Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche, Mexico
Event: The Government of Mexico has issued a Hurricane Warning for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, a Tropical Storm Warning for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula south of Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch for north of Cancun to Cabo Catoche, and a Tropical Storm Watch for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula west of Cabo Catoche to Campeche. U.S. Consular Agencies Cancun and Playa del Carmen will be closed Friday, July 5, 2024, due to Hurricane Beryl. No passport or notarial services will be available. The agencies plan to reopen July 8, 2024. Flights to and from airports in the impacted areas, inlcuding Cancun, Cozumel, Tulum, and Merida, may be delayed or canceled as the hurricane approaches. Ferries from Cozumel and other islands to the mainland many be canceled. For U.S. citizen assistance, see the Embassy's contact information below. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates, folloe directions from local officials, and in case of emeregncy, call 911. Monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) for updates on storm activity and emergency response. Flights and ferry service could be impacted. Check with your airline or ferry service provider for updates. Both during and after the storm, keep friends and family advised of your location and wellbeing via phone, text, and social media. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
Security Alert - Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico (Kidnappings)
Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros continues to receive reports of organized kidnappings for ransom occurring on intercity buses departing Reynosa, Tamaulipas, operated by the transportation company Omnibus. The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnapping. These kidnappings have occurred predominantly in the evenings on Omnibus buses departing south from the main Reynosa bus terminal. Kidnappers have specifically targeted passengers with connections to the United States, including U.S. citizens and residents. Victims report their belongings and documents are stolen, bank accounts emptied, and their families are forced to pay ransoms of thousands of dollars for each victim. Actions to Take: · Avoid travel to, in, or through Tamaulipas. · Be aware of your surroundings. · Notify friends and family of your plans and remain in contact with them. · If you or a family member are a victim of kidnapping in Reynosa, call the FBI McAllen Field Office at 1 (956) 984-6300. 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: Mexico International Travel Information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Traveler’s Checklist Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy Mexico on Facebook and X |
Alert - Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
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:
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Culiacan, Sonora (updated story)
Here's an article about what's going on in Culiacan:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/hig...inaloa-cartel/ |
State Department notice - online RENEWALS
Now available to renew online with their "Beta Release" program:
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...ew-online.html |
Location: Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico LEVEL 4 - Avoid all Travel
Location: Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico
Event U.S. Consulate Hermosillo has received reports of car thefts, gunfire, security forces operations, roadblocks, burning vehicles and closed roadways in the vicinity of Culiacan in Sinaloa state. Schools are closed across Culiacan, Cosala, Elota and San Ignacio through September 13 and public Independence Day events in Culiacan have been cancelled. 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. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
Location: Mexico City Airport (AICM)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Event Mexico City International Airport (AICM) announced the suspension of arrival and departure operations on Monday, September 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for safety purposes during a scheduled Mexican Independence Day celebrations air show. Operations will resume once the military air show concludes. For more information, please see the official press release from AICM: https://www.aicm.com.mx/categoria/comunicados. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
Annual Protest - 10th Anniversary of the 43 Students Missing from Ayotzinapa
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this week at various sites across the city coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teacher's College. Past demonstrations have turned violent, including in March 2024. On Thursday, September 26, the Embassy expects several thousand or more protestors to march from the Angel of Independence to the Zocalo. The Embassy will limit its public operations on September 26 and advise all U.S. government personnel to avoid the area of the demonstrations. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. Demonstrations can be unpredictable. Seek secure shelter, if in the area of the demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911. Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media. 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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). To continue receiving alerts, re-enroll at step.state.gov. |
Culiacan Security Alert
Date: October 31, 2024
Location: Culiacan and Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico Event: U.S. Consulate Hermosillo continues to receive reports of armed car thefts, gunfire, security forces operations, roadblocks, burning vehicles and closed roadways in the vicinity of Culiacan in Sinaloa state, including the Culiacan-Mazatlan Federal Highway 15 and other major thoroughfares. U.S. citizens have been victims of armed carjacking and robbery along Federal Highway 15. 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. Culiacan, the Mazatlan-Culiacan highway, and Mazatlan are located in this Level 4 area due to widespread crime and criminal organizations that are based in and operating in Sinaloa state. Media sources report schools have reopened as of the time of this message but have been closed or moved to online-only with little notice due to armed violence. Some universities in Mazatlan have canceled evening classes, or moved evening classes to virtual instruction, through November 1, 2024. U.S. citizens present in Sinaloa or with plans to travel there should remain alert for potential violence throughout the state and avoid any non-essential travel there including the Culiacan-Mazatlan federal highway. U.S. citizens in need of emergency services should contact their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Actions to Take:
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 +1-202-501-4444 Links: Mexico International Travel information U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel U.S. Passports Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Department of State on Facebook and X U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and X |
State of Tamaulipas
US Embassy
Mexico: We are aware of increasingly frequent gun battles occurring in and around Reynosa in the late night and early morning hours. Separately, the state of Tamaulipas has issued a warning to avoid moving or touching improvised explosive devices (IEDs), discovered around the area of Reynosa, Rio Bravo, Valle Hermoso, and San Fernando along dirt and secondary roads. IEDs are being increasingly manufactured and used by criminal organizations in this region. U.S. government employees have been ordered to avoid all travel in and around Reynosa and Rio Bravo outside of daylight hours and to avoid dirt roads throughout Tamaulipas. The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping. https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-al...nd-kidnapping/ |
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