U.S. reiterates security alert in Nogales over alleged threat, urges travelers to reconsider trips to Sonora
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At a glance
- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico reiterated a security alert for Nogales, Sonora, citing information about threats in the city and municipality.
- U.S. government activities and travel in the area have been restricted to essential daytime movement only.
- The embassy reminded citizens that Sonora is classified as a Level 3 destination, advising them to reconsider travel and follow local authoritiesโ instructions.
The United States has reiterated its security alert for Nogales, Sonora, after citing information about a reported threat in the border city.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said American government activities in Nogales and the surrounding municipality, as well as travel there, had been limited to essential daytime movement. The embassy first issued the alert on Saturday and restated it on Monday morning.
Due to information about threats,
โDue to information about threats,โ the embassy said, it had changed its measures and warned U.S. citizens about the situation. It urged them to take extra precautions, remain aware of their surroundings and seek shelter if an incident occurs.
The embassy also advised citizens to notify friends and relatives that they are safe in the event of an incident. It told them to follow instructions from Mexican authorities and stay informed through local media. The U.S. travel advisory classifies Sonora as a Level 3 destination, meaning travelers should reconsider visiting the state.
We alert U.S. citizens about this threat and the change in measures.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.