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<\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:41:04 +0000: Tajikistan<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nInformation on a US Embassy alert (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:50:35 +0000: South Korea<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nClarified health screening requirements when arriving in country (\u2018Health screening\u2019 on the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:57 +0000: Nicaragua<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:01 +0000: Costa Rica<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:16:58 +0000: Vietnam<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nLatest information about Typhoon Yagi ('Warnings and insurance page')<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
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\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to\u202fterrorism.<\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u202f<\/b>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom.\u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets\/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.<\/p>\n
There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.<\/p>\n
Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor additional information on travel to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n
\n- Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.<\/li>\n
- Check local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u202fSmart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>\u202f(STEP<\/a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u202fFacebook<\/a>\u202fand X\/Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
- Review the\u202fCountry Security Report<\/a>\u202ffor the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page for the latest\u202fTravel Health Information<\/a>\u202frelated to your travel and return to the United States.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u202fTraveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: Mexico - See State Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with updates for Chiapas, and Durango.<\/b><\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime \u2013 such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery \u2013 is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section.
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\nRead the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Mexico.<\/p>\nDo Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/a>Colima state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guerrero state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Michoacan state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sinaloa state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b><\/li>\n
- Tamaulipas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Zacatecas<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reconsider Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Baja California<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.
\n<\/li>\n- Chiapas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Chihuahua state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guanajuato state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Jalisco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Morelos state<\/a><\/u>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sonora state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Aguascalientes<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Baja California Sur state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Coahuila state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Durango state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Hidalgo state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico City<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico State<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nayarit state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nuevo Leon<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Oaxaca state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Puebla state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Queretaro state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Quintana Roo state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- San Luis Potosi state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tabasco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tlaxcala state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Veracruz state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Campeche state<\/a><\/li>\n
- Yucatan state<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to Mexico:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and\/or license plate and text it to a friend.<\/li>\n
- Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/li>\n
- Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.<\/li>\n
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.<\/li>\n
- Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Follow the U.S. Embassy on Facebook<\/a> and X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Review the\u00a0Country Security Report<\/a>\u00a0for Mexico.<\/li>\n
- Mariners planning travel to Mexico should check for U.S. maritime\u00a0advisories<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0alerts<\/a>, which include instructions on reporting suspicious activities and attacks to Mexican naval authorities.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u00a0Traveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page<\/a> for the latest travel health information related to your travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Aguascalientes state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baja California state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Mexicali Valley:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees should avoid the Mexicali Valley due to the heightened possibility of violence between rival cartel factions.\u00a0 The boundaries of the restricted area are: to the east, the Baja California\/Arizona and Baja California\/Sonora borders; to the south, from La Ventana (on Highway 5) due east to the Colorado River; to the west, Highway 5; and to the north, Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas\/Highway 92\/Highway 1 to Carretera Aeropuerto, from the intersection of Highway 1 and Carretera Aeropuerto due north to the Baja California\/California border, and from that point eastward along the Baja California\/California border.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Travelers may use Highways 2 and 2D to transit between Mexicali, Los Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado during daylight hours. Travelers may also use Highways 1 and 8 to transit to and from the Mexicali Airport during daylight hours.\u00a0 Travel on Highway 5 is permissible during daylight hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nThere are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as\u00a0Tijuana<\/b>,\u00a0Ensenada<\/b>, and\u00a0Rosarito<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Baja California Sur state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Campeche state \u2013 Exercise Normal Precautions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise normal precautions.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Chiapas state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees may not travel to the municipality of Ocozocoautla and to the following restricted areas in the southeastern region. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted. East-Northeast Boundary: the eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualc\u00f3yotl. Northern Boundary: from Netzahualc\u00f3yotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo. Western Boundary: from Ocosingo in a straight-line south to El Ocote, from El Ocote in a straight-line west to San Francisco Pujiltic, from San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.<\/p>\n
\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Tapachula within the city limits and on Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, including the Tapachula Airport.<\/p>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Chihuahua state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Ciudad Juarez:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales\/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier\/Carretera de Ju\u00e1rez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel\/Avenida de los Insurgentes\/Calle Miguel Ahumada\/Francisco Javier Mina\/Melchor Ocampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.\u00a0 Direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport (officially called the Abraham Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport) and the factories located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted.\u00a0 Travel to San Jer\u00f3nimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa U.S. Port of Entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional Divisi\u00f3n Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.<\/p>\n
\n- U.S. government employees may travel between Ciudad Juarez and Ascension via Highway 2.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Ju\u00e1rez, Colonia LeBaron, Paquim\u00e9 and San Buenaventura):\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours via Mexico Federal Highway 2, and subsequently Federal Highway 10, to Nuevo Casas Grandes.\u00a0 Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.<\/b><\/li>\n
- City of Chihuahua:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel at any time to the area of the city of Chihuahua bounded to the north by Avenida Transformaci\u00f3n; to the east by Avenida Tecnol\u00f3gico\/Manuel G\u00f3mez Mor\u00edn\/Highway 16\/Blvd.Jos\u00e9 Fuentes Mares; to the west by the city boundary; and to the south by Perif\u00e9rico Francisco R. Almada.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel on Highways 45, 16, and 45D through the city of Chihuahua and to the Chihuahua airport (officially called the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport).\u00a0<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel to Santa Eulalia to the east of the city of Chihuahua, as well as to Juan Aldama via Highway 16 to the northeast.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel south of the city of Chihuahua on Highway 45 to the southern boundary of Parral, including each town directly connected to Highway 45, including L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas, Pedro Meoqui, Santa Cruz de Rosales, Delicias, Camargo, Ciudad Jim\u00e9nez, and Parral itself.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may only travel on official business from the city of Chihuahua on Highway 16 to Ciudad Cuauht\u00e9moc bounded by Highway 21 to the north and east, Highway 5 to the west, and Bulevar Jorge Castillo Cabrera to the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ojinaga:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 and enter through the U.S. Port of Entry in Presidio, Texas.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Palomas:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the U.S. Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico,\u00a0or via Highway 2 in Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nU.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including\u00a0Copper Canyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:41:04 +0000: Tajikistan<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nInformation on a US Embassy alert (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:50:35 +0000: South Korea<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nClarified health screening requirements when arriving in country (\u2018Health screening\u2019 on the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:57 +0000: Nicaragua<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:01 +0000: Costa Rica<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:16:58 +0000: Vietnam<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nLatest information about Typhoon Yagi ('Warnings and insurance page')<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to\u202fterrorism.<\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u202f<\/b>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom.\u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets\/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.<\/p>\n
There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.<\/p>\n
Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor additional information on travel to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n
\n- Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.<\/li>\n
- Check local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u202fSmart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>\u202f(STEP<\/a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u202fFacebook<\/a>\u202fand X\/Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
- Review the\u202fCountry Security Report<\/a>\u202ffor the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page for the latest\u202fTravel Health Information<\/a>\u202frelated to your travel and return to the United States.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u202fTraveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: Mexico - See State Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with updates for Chiapas, and Durango.<\/b><\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime \u2013 such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery \u2013 is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section.
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\nRead the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Mexico.<\/p>\nDo Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/a>Colima state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guerrero state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Michoacan state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sinaloa state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b><\/li>\n
- Tamaulipas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Zacatecas<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reconsider Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Baja California<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.
\n<\/li>\n- Chiapas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Chihuahua state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guanajuato state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Jalisco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Morelos state<\/a><\/u>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sonora state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Aguascalientes<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Baja California Sur state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Coahuila state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Durango state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Hidalgo state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico City<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico State<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nayarit state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nuevo Leon<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Oaxaca state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Puebla state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Queretaro state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Quintana Roo state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- San Luis Potosi state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tabasco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tlaxcala state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Veracruz state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Campeche state<\/a><\/li>\n
- Yucatan state<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to Mexico:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and\/or license plate and text it to a friend.<\/li>\n
- Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/li>\n
- Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.<\/li>\n
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.<\/li>\n
- Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Follow the U.S. Embassy on Facebook<\/a> and X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Review the\u00a0Country Security Report<\/a>\u00a0for Mexico.<\/li>\n
- Mariners planning travel to Mexico should check for U.S. maritime\u00a0advisories<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0alerts<\/a>, which include instructions on reporting suspicious activities and attacks to Mexican naval authorities.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u00a0Traveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page<\/a> for the latest travel health information related to your travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Aguascalientes state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baja California state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Mexicali Valley:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees should avoid the Mexicali Valley due to the heightened possibility of violence between rival cartel factions.\u00a0 The boundaries of the restricted area are: to the east, the Baja California\/Arizona and Baja California\/Sonora borders; to the south, from La Ventana (on Highway 5) due east to the Colorado River; to the west, Highway 5; and to the north, Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas\/Highway 92\/Highway 1 to Carretera Aeropuerto, from the intersection of Highway 1 and Carretera Aeropuerto due north to the Baja California\/California border, and from that point eastward along the Baja California\/California border.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Travelers may use Highways 2 and 2D to transit between Mexicali, Los Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado during daylight hours. Travelers may also use Highways 1 and 8 to transit to and from the Mexicali Airport during daylight hours.\u00a0 Travel on Highway 5 is permissible during daylight hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nThere are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as\u00a0Tijuana<\/b>,\u00a0Ensenada<\/b>, and\u00a0Rosarito<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Baja California Sur state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Campeche state \u2013 Exercise Normal Precautions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise normal precautions.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Chiapas state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees may not travel to the municipality of Ocozocoautla and to the following restricted areas in the southeastern region. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted. East-Northeast Boundary: the eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualc\u00f3yotl. Northern Boundary: from Netzahualc\u00f3yotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo. Western Boundary: from Ocosingo in a straight-line south to El Ocote, from El Ocote in a straight-line west to San Francisco Pujiltic, from San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.<\/p>\n
\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Tapachula within the city limits and on Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, including the Tapachula Airport.<\/p>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Chihuahua state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Ciudad Juarez:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales\/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier\/Carretera de Ju\u00e1rez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel\/Avenida de los Insurgentes\/Calle Miguel Ahumada\/Francisco Javier Mina\/Melchor Ocampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.\u00a0 Direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport (officially called the Abraham Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport) and the factories located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted.\u00a0 Travel to San Jer\u00f3nimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa U.S. Port of Entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional Divisi\u00f3n Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.<\/p>\n
\n- U.S. government employees may travel between Ciudad Juarez and Ascension via Highway 2.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Ju\u00e1rez, Colonia LeBaron, Paquim\u00e9 and San Buenaventura):\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours via Mexico Federal Highway 2, and subsequently Federal Highway 10, to Nuevo Casas Grandes.\u00a0 Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.<\/b><\/li>\n
- City of Chihuahua:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel at any time to the area of the city of Chihuahua bounded to the north by Avenida Transformaci\u00f3n; to the east by Avenida Tecnol\u00f3gico\/Manuel G\u00f3mez Mor\u00edn\/Highway 16\/Blvd.Jos\u00e9 Fuentes Mares; to the west by the city boundary; and to the south by Perif\u00e9rico Francisco R. Almada.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel on Highways 45, 16, and 45D through the city of Chihuahua and to the Chihuahua airport (officially called the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport).\u00a0<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel to Santa Eulalia to the east of the city of Chihuahua, as well as to Juan Aldama via Highway 16 to the northeast.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel south of the city of Chihuahua on Highway 45 to the southern boundary of Parral, including each town directly connected to Highway 45, including L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas, Pedro Meoqui, Santa Cruz de Rosales, Delicias, Camargo, Ciudad Jim\u00e9nez, and Parral itself.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may only travel on official business from the city of Chihuahua on Highway 16 to Ciudad Cuauht\u00e9moc bounded by Highway 21 to the north and east, Highway 5 to the west, and Bulevar Jorge Castillo Cabrera to the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ojinaga:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 and enter through the U.S. Port of Entry in Presidio, Texas.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Palomas:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the U.S. Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico,\u00a0or via Highway 2 in Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nU.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including\u00a0Copper Canyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:41:04 +0000: Tajikistan<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nInformation on a US Embassy alert (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:50:35 +0000: South Korea<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nClarified health screening requirements when arriving in country (\u2018Health screening\u2019 on the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:57 +0000: Nicaragua<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:01 +0000: Costa Rica<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:16:58 +0000: Vietnam<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nLatest information about Typhoon Yagi ('Warnings and insurance page')<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
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\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to\u202fterrorism.<\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u202f<\/b>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom.\u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets\/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.<\/p>\n
There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.<\/p>\n
Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor additional information on travel to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n
\n- Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.<\/li>\n
- Check local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u202fSmart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>\u202f(STEP<\/a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u202fFacebook<\/a>\u202fand X\/Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
- Review the\u202fCountry Security Report<\/a>\u202ffor the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page for the latest\u202fTravel Health Information<\/a>\u202frelated to your travel and return to the United States.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u202fTraveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: Mexico - See State Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with updates for Chiapas, and Durango.<\/b><\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime \u2013 such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery \u2013 is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section.
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\nRead the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Mexico.<\/p>\nDo Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/a>Colima state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guerrero state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Michoacan state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sinaloa state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b><\/li>\n
- Tamaulipas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Zacatecas<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reconsider Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Baja California<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.
\n<\/li>\n- Chiapas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Chihuahua state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guanajuato state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Jalisco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Morelos state<\/a><\/u>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sonora state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Aguascalientes<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Baja California Sur state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Coahuila state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Durango state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Hidalgo state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico City<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico State<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nayarit state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nuevo Leon<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Oaxaca state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Puebla state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Queretaro state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Quintana Roo state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- San Luis Potosi state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tabasco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tlaxcala state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Veracruz state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Campeche state<\/a><\/li>\n
- Yucatan state<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to Mexico:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and\/or license plate and text it to a friend.<\/li>\n
- Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/li>\n
- Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.<\/li>\n
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.<\/li>\n
- Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Follow the U.S. Embassy on Facebook<\/a> and X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Review the\u00a0Country Security Report<\/a>\u00a0for Mexico.<\/li>\n
- Mariners planning travel to Mexico should check for U.S. maritime\u00a0advisories<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0alerts<\/a>, which include instructions on reporting suspicious activities and attacks to Mexican naval authorities.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u00a0Traveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page<\/a> for the latest travel health information related to your travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Aguascalientes state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baja California state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Mexicali Valley:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees should avoid the Mexicali Valley due to the heightened possibility of violence between rival cartel factions.\u00a0 The boundaries of the restricted area are: to the east, the Baja California\/Arizona and Baja California\/Sonora borders; to the south, from La Ventana (on Highway 5) due east to the Colorado River; to the west, Highway 5; and to the north, Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas\/Highway 92\/Highway 1 to Carretera Aeropuerto, from the intersection of Highway 1 and Carretera Aeropuerto due north to the Baja California\/California border, and from that point eastward along the Baja California\/California border.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Travelers may use Highways 2 and 2D to transit between Mexicali, Los Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado during daylight hours. Travelers may also use Highways 1 and 8 to transit to and from the Mexicali Airport during daylight hours.\u00a0 Travel on Highway 5 is permissible during daylight hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nThere are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as\u00a0Tijuana<\/b>,\u00a0Ensenada<\/b>, and\u00a0Rosarito<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Baja California Sur state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Campeche state \u2013 Exercise Normal Precautions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise normal precautions.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Chiapas state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees may not travel to the municipality of Ocozocoautla and to the following restricted areas in the southeastern region. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted. East-Northeast Boundary: the eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualc\u00f3yotl. Northern Boundary: from Netzahualc\u00f3yotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo. Western Boundary: from Ocosingo in a straight-line south to El Ocote, from El Ocote in a straight-line west to San Francisco Pujiltic, from San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.<\/p>\n
\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Tapachula within the city limits and on Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, including the Tapachula Airport.<\/p>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Chihuahua state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Ciudad Juarez:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales\/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier\/Carretera de Ju\u00e1rez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel\/Avenida de los Insurgentes\/Calle Miguel Ahumada\/Francisco Javier Mina\/Melchor Ocampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.\u00a0 Direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport (officially called the Abraham Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport) and the factories located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted.\u00a0 Travel to San Jer\u00f3nimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa U.S. Port of Entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional Divisi\u00f3n Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.<\/p>\n
\n- U.S. government employees may travel between Ciudad Juarez and Ascension via Highway 2.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Ju\u00e1rez, Colonia LeBaron, Paquim\u00e9 and San Buenaventura):\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours via Mexico Federal Highway 2, and subsequently Federal Highway 10, to Nuevo Casas Grandes.\u00a0 Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.<\/b><\/li>\n
- City of Chihuahua:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel at any time to the area of the city of Chihuahua bounded to the north by Avenida Transformaci\u00f3n; to the east by Avenida Tecnol\u00f3gico\/Manuel G\u00f3mez Mor\u00edn\/Highway 16\/Blvd.Jos\u00e9 Fuentes Mares; to the west by the city boundary; and to the south by Perif\u00e9rico Francisco R. Almada.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel on Highways 45, 16, and 45D through the city of Chihuahua and to the Chihuahua airport (officially called the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport).\u00a0<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel to Santa Eulalia to the east of the city of Chihuahua, as well as to Juan Aldama via Highway 16 to the northeast.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel south of the city of Chihuahua on Highway 45 to the southern boundary of Parral, including each town directly connected to Highway 45, including L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas, Pedro Meoqui, Santa Cruz de Rosales, Delicias, Camargo, Ciudad Jim\u00e9nez, and Parral itself.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may only travel on official business from the city of Chihuahua on Highway 16 to Ciudad Cuauht\u00e9moc bounded by Highway 21 to the north and east, Highway 5 to the west, and Bulevar Jorge Castillo Cabrera to the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ojinaga:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 and enter through the U.S. Port of Entry in Presidio, Texas.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Palomas:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the U.S. Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico,\u00a0or via Highway 2 in Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nU.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including\u00a0Copper Canyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Costa Rica Travel Advisory On September 6, 2024<\/a><\/h4>\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page) Travel Advisory Published: September 6, 2024 12:58 Cited Source: ...
Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:41:04 +0000: Tajikistan<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nInformation on a US Embassy alert (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:50:35 +0000: South Korea<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nClarified health screening requirements when arriving in country (\u2018Health screening\u2019 on the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:57 +0000: Nicaragua<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:58:01 +0000: Costa Rica<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nAddition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:16:58 +0000: Vietnam<\/a> - Travel Advice Summary
\nLatest information about Typhoon Yagi ('Warnings and insurance page')<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n
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\u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong>
\n- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: United Kingdom - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to\u202fterrorism.<\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u202f<\/b>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom.\u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets\/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.<\/p>\n
There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.<\/p>\n
Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor additional information on travel to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n
\n- Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.<\/li>\n
- Check local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u202fSmart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a>\u202f(STEP<\/a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u202fFacebook<\/a>\u202fand X\/Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
- Review the\u202fCountry Security Report<\/a>\u202ffor the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page for the latest\u202fTravel Health Information<\/a>\u202frelated to your travel and return to the United States.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u202fTraveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>
- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000: Mexico - See State Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel<\/a> - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued after periodic review with updates for Chiapas, and Durango.<\/b><\/p>\n
Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime \u2013 such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery \u2013 is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/p>\n
U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section.
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\nRead the\u00a0country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to Mexico.<\/p>\nDo Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- <\/a>Colima state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guerrero state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Michoacan state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sinaloa state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b><\/li>\n
- Tamaulipas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Zacatecas<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reconsider Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Baja California<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.
\n<\/li>\n- Chiapas state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Chihuahua state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Guanajuato state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Jalisco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Morelos state<\/a><\/u>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Sonora state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Aguascalientes<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Baja California Sur state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Coahuila state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Durango state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Hidalgo state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico City<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Mexico State<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nayarit state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Nuevo Leon<\/a>\u00a0state due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Oaxaca state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Puebla state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Queretaro state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Quintana Roo state\u00a0<\/a>due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- San Luis Potosi state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime <\/b>and kidnapping<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tabasco state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Tlaxcala state<\/a> due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n
- Veracruz state<\/a>\u00a0due to\u00a0crime<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Campeche state<\/a><\/li>\n
- Yucatan state<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you decide to travel to Mexico:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Keep traveling companions and family back home informed of your travel plans. If separating from your travel group, send a friend your GPS location. If taking a taxi alone, take a photo of the taxi number and\/or license plate and text it to a friend.<\/li>\n
- Use toll roads when possible and avoid driving alone or at night. In many states, police presence and emergency services are extremely limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/li>\n
- Exercise increased caution when visiting local bars, nightclubs, and casinos.<\/li>\n
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.<\/li>\n
- Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.<\/li>\n
- Enroll in the\u00a0Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.<\/li>\n
- Follow the Department of State on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Follow the U.S. Embassy on Facebook<\/a> and X\/Twitter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Review the\u00a0Country Security Report<\/a>\u00a0for Mexico.<\/li>\n
- Mariners planning travel to Mexico should check for U.S. maritime\u00a0advisories<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0alerts<\/a>, which include instructions on reporting suspicious activities and attacks to Mexican naval authorities.<\/li>\n
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the\u00a0Traveler\u2019s Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Visit the CDC page<\/a> for the latest travel health information related to your travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Aguascalientes state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baja California state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Mexicali Valley:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees should avoid the Mexicali Valley due to the heightened possibility of violence between rival cartel factions.\u00a0 The boundaries of the restricted area are: to the east, the Baja California\/Arizona and Baja California\/Sonora borders; to the south, from La Ventana (on Highway 5) due east to the Colorado River; to the west, Highway 5; and to the north, Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas\/Highway 92\/Highway 1 to Carretera Aeropuerto, from the intersection of Highway 1 and Carretera Aeropuerto due north to the Baja California\/California border, and from that point eastward along the Baja California\/California border.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Travelers may use Highways 2 and 2D to transit between Mexicali, Los Algodones, and San Luis Rio Colorado during daylight hours. Travelers may also use Highways 1 and 8 to transit to and from the Mexicali Airport during daylight hours.\u00a0 Travel on Highway 5 is permissible during daylight hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nThere are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as\u00a0Tijuana<\/b>,\u00a0Ensenada<\/b>, and\u00a0Rosarito<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Baja California Sur state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Campeche state \u2013 Exercise Normal Precautions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nExercise normal precautions.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Chiapas state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime.<\/p>\n
Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employees may not travel to the municipality of Ocozocoautla and to the following restricted areas in the southeastern region. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted. East-Northeast Boundary: the eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualc\u00f3yotl. Northern Boundary: from Netzahualc\u00f3yotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo. Western Boundary: from Ocosingo in a straight-line south to El Ocote, from El Ocote in a straight-line west to San Francisco Pujiltic, from San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.<\/p>\n
\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Tapachula within the city limits and on Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, including the Tapachula Airport.<\/p>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Chihuahua state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\nReconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n
Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n
U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n
\n- Ciudad Juarez:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to the area of Ciudad Juarez bounded to the east by Bulevar Independencia; to the south by De los Montes Urales\/Avenida Manuel J Clouthier\/Carretera de Ju\u00e1rez; to the west by Via Juan Gabriel\/Avenida de los Insurgentes\/Calle Miguel Ahumada\/Francisco Javier Mina\/Melchor Ocampo; and to the north by the U.S.-Mexico border.\u00a0 Direct travel to the Ciudad Juarez airport (officially called the Abraham Gonz\u00e1lez International Airport) and the factories located along Bulevar Independencia and Las Torres is permitted.\u00a0 Travel to San Jer\u00f3nimo is permitted only through the United States via the Santa Teresa U.S. Port of Entry; travel via Anapra is prohibited.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional Divisi\u00f3n Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.<\/p>\n
\n- U.S. government employees may travel between Ciudad Juarez and Ascension via Highway 2.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Nuevo Casas Grandes Area (including Nuevo Casas Grandes, Casas Grandes, Mata Ortiz, Colonia Ju\u00e1rez, Colonia LeBaron, Paquim\u00e9 and San Buenaventura):\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel to the Nuevo Casas Grandes area during daylight hours via Mexico Federal Highway 2, and subsequently Federal Highway 10, to Nuevo Casas Grandes.\u00a0 Employees are permitted to stay overnight in the cities of Nuevo Casas Grandes and Casas Grandes only.<\/b><\/li>\n
- City of Chihuahua:\u00a0<\/b>U.S. government employees may travel at any time to the area of the city of Chihuahua bounded to the north by Avenida Transformaci\u00f3n; to the east by Avenida Tecnol\u00f3gico\/Manuel G\u00f3mez Mor\u00edn\/Highway 16\/Blvd.Jos\u00e9 Fuentes Mares; to the west by the city boundary; and to the south by Perif\u00e9rico Francisco R. Almada.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel on Highways 45, 16, and 45D through the city of Chihuahua and to the Chihuahua airport (officially called the General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport).\u00a0<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel to Santa Eulalia to the east of the city of Chihuahua, as well as to Juan Aldama via Highway 16 to the northeast.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may travel south of the city of Chihuahua on Highway 45 to the southern boundary of Parral, including each town directly connected to Highway 45, including L\u00e1zaro C\u00e1rdenas, Pedro Meoqui, Santa Cruz de Rosales, Delicias, Camargo, Ciudad Jim\u00e9nez, and Parral itself.<\/li>\n
- U.S. government employees may only travel on official business from the city of Chihuahua on Highway 16 to Ciudad Cuauht\u00e9moc bounded by Highway 21 to the north and east, Highway 5 to the west, and Bulevar Jorge Castillo Cabrera to the south.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Ojinaga:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees must travel to Ojinaga via U.S. Highway 67 and enter through the U.S. Port of Entry in Presidio, Texas.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Palomas:<\/b>\u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Palomas via U.S. highways through the U.S. Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico,\u00a0or via Highway 2 in Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nU.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including\u00a0Copper Canyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Information on a US Embassy alert (\u2018Warnings and insurance\u2019)<\/p> <\/li> Clarified health screening requirements when arriving in country (\u2018Health screening\u2019 on the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 page).<\/p> <\/li> Addition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li> Addition of information about Vaccine recommendations and Health Risks ('Health' page)<\/p> <\/li> Latest information about Typhoon Yagi ('Warnings and insurance page')<\/p> <\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n \u25a3 The following travel alerts and warnings have been issued to alert travelers of potential risks in certain countries and regions.<\/strong> Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.<\/i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to\u202fterrorism.<\/p>\n Country Summary:\u202f<\/b>Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the United Kingdom.\u00a0Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets\/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.<\/p>\n There is also a risk of isolated violence by dissident groups in Northern Ireland, focused primarily on police and military targets.<\/p>\n Read the\u202fcountry information page<\/a>\u202ffor additional information on travel to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to the United Kingdom:<\/p>\n Reissued after periodic review with updates for Chiapas, and Durango.<\/b><\/p>\n Country Summary:\u00a0<\/b>Violent crime \u2013 such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery \u2013 is widespread and common in Mexico. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as travel by U.S. government employees to certain areas is prohibited or restricted. In many states, local emergency services are limited outside the state capital or major cities.<\/p>\n U.S. citizens are advised to adhere to restrictions on U.S. government employee travel. State-specific restrictions are included in the individual state advisories below. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities after dark, may not hail taxis on the street, and must rely on dispatched vehicles, including app-based services like Uber, and regulated taxi stands. U.S. government employees should avoid traveling alone, especially in remote areas. U.S. government employees may not drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior of Mexico, except daytime travel within Baja California and between Nogales and Hermosillo on Mexican Federal Highway 15D, between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey on Highway 85D and between Ciudad Juarez and interior cities as noted in the Chihuahua section. Do Not Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider Travel To:<\/b><\/p>\n Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n Exercise Normal Precautions When Traveling To:<\/b><\/p>\n Visit our website for\u00a0Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you decide to travel to Mexico:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/a>Aguascalientes state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Aguascalientes state.<\/p>\n <\/a>Baja California state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n Transnational criminal organizations compete in the border area to establish narco-trafficking and human smuggling routes. Violent crime and gang activity are common. Travelers should remain on main highways and avoid remote locations. Of particular concern is the high number of homicides in the non-tourist areas of Tijuana. Most homicides appeared to be targeted; however, criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n U.S. government employees must adhere to the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a> <\/a>Baja California Sur state \u2013 Exercise Increased Caution<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise increased caution due to crime.<\/p>\n Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California Sur state.<\/p>\n <\/a>Campeche state \u2013 Exercise Normal Precautions<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Exercise normal precautions.<\/p>\n There are no restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Campeche state.<\/p>\n <\/a>Chiapas state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider travel due to crime.<\/p>\n Criminal activity and violence may occur throughout the state.<\/p>\n U.S. government employees may not travel to the municipality of Ocozocoautla and to the following restricted areas in the southeastern region. All areas within the boundaries, including highway and roads unless specifically exempted, are restricted. East-Northeast Boundary: the eastern boundary follows the Mexican-Guatemalan border from the southern point on the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualc\u00f3yotl. Northern Boundary: from Netzahualc\u00f3yotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo. Western Boundary: from Ocosingo in a straight-line south to El Ocote, from El Ocote in a straight-line west to San Francisco Pujiltic, from San Franciso Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 from Mapastepec to Tapachula. All towns along this highway are not restricted. The area to the north of highway 200 defines the southern boundary of the restricted area. From Tapachula, the restricted area boundary is north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro.<\/p>\n \u00a0U.S. government employees may travel to Tapachula within the city limits and on Highway 225, from Port Chiapas to Tapachula, including the Tapachula Airport.<\/p>\n To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>Chihuahua state \u2013 Reconsider Travel<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping.<\/p>\n Violent crime and gang activity are common. Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations. Battles for territory between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees, including restaurants and malls during daylight hours. Bystanders have been injured or killed in shooting incidents. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.<\/p>\n U.S. government employee travel is limited to the following areas with the noted restrictions:<\/p>\n U.S. government employees may only travel from Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chihuahua during daylight hours via Federal Highway 45, with stops permitted only at the Guardia Nacional Divisi\u00f3n Caminos station, the Umbral del Milenio overlook area, the border inspection station at KM 35, and the shops and restaurants on Federal Highway 45 in the city of Ahumada.<\/p>\n To view a map of the restricted areas, visit https:\/\/mx.usembassy.gov\/maps-of-restricted-areas<\/a>
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\nThere are no other travel restrictions for U.S. government employees in Baja California state. These include high-traffic tourism areas of border and coastal communities, such as\u00a0Tijuana<\/b>,\u00a0Ensenada<\/b>, and\u00a0Rosarito<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n
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\nU.S. government employees may not travel to other areas of Chihuahua, including\u00a0Copper Canyon<\/b>.<\/p>\n