U.S. Citizens in Mexico

Location: Mexico City, Mexico   Event: Media reports thousands of protestors blocking or limiting access to the Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM). Reports indicate that authorities have limited access to terminals, including entry and exit. U.S. citizens attempting to enter or exit the airport should follow directions of local authorities.   U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the demonstration area until further notice. For more information, click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-demonstration-at-mexico-city-benito-juarez-international-airport-aicm/

Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Nuevo Nayarit, Nayarit, Mexico  Event:  U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara has confirmed several reports of U.S. citizens being kidnapped by individuals the victims met on dating apps in recent months in the Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit areas. Victims and their family members in the United States have at times been extorted for large sums of money to secure their release. Please be aware that this type of violence is not limited to one geographic area. Travelers should use caution when meeting strangers; meet only in public places and avoid isolated locations, such as residences or hotel rooms, where crimes are most likely to occur. For more information, click; https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-use-caution-when-using-dating-apps/

Location: States of Oaxaca and Guerrero – Including Coastal Areas of Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, and Acapulco Event: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Tropical Storm Erick continues to strengthen. Erick is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall as early as tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Oaxaca and Guerrero, specifically areas between Huatulco and Punta Maldonado, which includes Puerto Escondido. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Oaxaca, east of Huatulco to Salina Cruz. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Guerrero, from Punta Maldonado to Zihuatanejo, which includes Acapulco. U.S. citizens in the impacted areas should monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Erick. For more information, click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-tropical-storm-erick/

Location: States of Oaxaca and Guerrero – Including Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, and Acapulco Event: Hurricane Erick is rapidly intensifying and is expected to be a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) when it reaches the coast of western Oaxaca and eastern Guerrero early Thursday morning. Some airlines have already canceled flights to and from the area. Ocean swells generated by Erick are expected to begin affecting the coast of southern Mexico later today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Extremely hazardous conditions along the Pacific coast—intensified by storms—have resulted in deadly rip currents and rogue waves, claiming the lives of multiple U.S. citizens. Travelers should avoid entering the water or walking on beaches during dangerous conditions, heed warnings from authorities, and monitor official weather updates closely. For more information, click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-hurricane-erick/

Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Event: The U.S. Consulate is aware of disappearances on the highway between Monterrey and Reynosa. The Secretary of Security of Reynosa has issued a warning to avoid traveling on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway at night and the risks using the highway especially in the section between Cadereyta and Los Ramones. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities in Tamaulipas using interior Mexican highways. Travel between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey is limited to Federal Highway 85D during daylight hours with prior authorization. The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping. For more information, click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-travel-on-monterrey-reynosa-highway/

Location:  Mexico   Travel Smart – Be Informed:  Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during spring break. While the vast majority travel safely, visitors should consider reviewing the following information: https://mx.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-spring-break-travel-2/

Location: Hermosillo, Mexico Event: U.S. Consulate Hermosillo has received reports of a shooting at the Plaza Cantabria shopping center at approximately 6:20 p.m. in the Colonia La Rioja area of Hermosillo. U.S. citizens present in Hermosillo or with plans to travel there should exercise caution and avoid the area if possible. The consulate reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Sonora state is classified as Level 3: Reconsider Travel. U.S. citizens in need of emergency services should contact their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. For more information click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-shooting-in-colonia-la-rioja/