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US Consulate in Nogales issues alert over alleged threat and restricts government activities

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • The US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora, issued an alert over possible threats and restricted US government activities and travel to essential movements during daylight hours.
  • The consulate urged US citizens to remain alert, seek shelter during an incident, follow Mexican authorities’ instructions and monitor local media.
  • It also noted that Sonora carries a Level 3 US travel advisory, meaning travelers should reconsider travel.

The US Consulate in Nogales, Sonora, issued an alert to US citizens over possible threats and restricted government activities in the city to essential movements during daylight hours.

The consulate also limited travel to Nogales for US government personnel. It urged citizens to exercise greater caution, stay aware of their surroundings, seek shelter if an incident occurs and notify friends and relatives of their safety. The notice told them to follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement and monitor local media for updates.

Due to information about threats, US government activities in Nogales, and travel there, have been restricted to essential movements during daylight hours. We are alerting US citizens about this threat and the change in posture.

· US Consulate in NogalesThe consulate explained the restrictions announced in its alert.

The consulate recalled that the US travel advisory classifies Sonora as Level 3, meaning travelers should reconsider travel. The alert did not specify the nature of the threat or identify a public target.

The report also referred to a separate alert issued on August 24 by the US Consulate General in Tijuana over a possible threat in Mexicali. Local, state and federal authorities in Mexico reinforced security in August, and some institutions suspended activities after that warning.

Exercise greater caution and stay alert to your surroundings.

· US Consulate in NogalesThe consulate advised US citizens on how to respond to the reported threat.
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