No specific threat in Mexicali, says President Sheinbaum after U.S. alert

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a U.S. Department of State security alert issued for Mexicali, stating that there is no specific threat known to the government. The alert, issued on August 25, advised U.S. citizens about a potential threat in the city and led to the suspension of government activities for U.S. nationals.

Sheinbaum mentioned that the U.S. Embassy issued the alert based on information from its own agencies regarding a possible criminal group. She confirmed that the Security Cabinet would provide information regarding the security situation in Baja California, but emphasized that no specific details about the nature of the threat were available.

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There was an alert about the possibility of a criminal group there. It was not assured and with information from their own agencies, the United States Embassy issued an alert.

"No, there is no more information about what this alert could be, but simply to be attentive and vigilant in Mexicali," Sheinbaum stated at a press conference. The U.S. alert urged its citizens to avoid government buildings, seek shelter if an incident occurred, notify friends and family, follow Mexican authorities' instructions, and monitor local media for updates, without specifying the exact nature of the warning.

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No, there is no more information about what this alert could be, but simply to be attentive and vigilant in Mexicali.