Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez (July 13, 2018) Location: Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico Event: Because of a marked increase in homicides throughout Ciudad Juarez, including an increase in shootings in the highly frequented downtown area during daylight hours, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to downtown Ciudad Juarez without advance permission from ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Ciudad Juarez, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico Event: The Mexican Meteorological Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. The tropical storm is located 435 kilometers south-southeast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is expected to produce heavy rain causing flash floods and mudslides over the southern portions of the Mexican states ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Guerrero, hurricane, Oaxaca
Location: West Coast of Mexico Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Aletta is now a Category 4 storm. The eye is located 475 miles southwest of Manzanillo and 210 miles south of Socorro Island, Mexico. Swells generated by Aletta have begun to affect portions of the coast of west-central mainland Mexico and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Alert – U.S. Consulate Matamoros, Mexico USCG Matamoros is monitoring increased activity near Plaza Fiesta Matamoros, and recommends that US Citizens avoid the area. Review the Mexico Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Matamoros, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Yucatan Peninsula Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Merida cautions U.S. citizens that Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to cause heavy rainfall and sustained winds of 40 mph in the Yucatan Peninsula through Saturday, May 26, 2018. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Mérida, Safety and Security, Security alert
On May 14, the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo moved to a new location. Our new address is Paseo Colon, 1901, Colonia Madero, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas 88260. From May 14-21, the Consulate’s American Citizen Services (ACS) section will offer emergency ACS services only. Routine ACS and visa services will resume on May 21. For ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Nuevo Laredo, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: U.S. consulate
Date: March 16, 2018 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Event: As a result of recent incidents in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Mexican municipal, state, and federal entities have put into place new security procedures in tourist areas. Effective immediately, U.S. government personnel are permitted to travel to all parts of Playa del Carmen. Effective ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Alert
Date: March 9, 2018 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Event: Due to an ongoing security threat, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is revising its travel restrictions to Playa del Carmen for U.S. government personnel. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travel to Centro, Calica, Gonzalo Guerrero, Quintas del Carmen, and Villas del Carmen neighborhoods of Playa del ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Security message, Travel Alerts, U.S citizens
Date: March 7, 2018 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Event: On March 7, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City received information about a security threat in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Effective immediately, U.S. Government employees are prohibited from traveling to Playa del Carmen until further notice. The U.S. Consular Agency in Playa del ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Security alert
Date: March 7, 2018 Location: Mexico – Countrywide Event: Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens visit Mexico during Spring Break. While the vast majority of travelers have safe and enjoyable trips, Spring Break travel can sometimes include unforeseen problems such as the following: Medical Emergencies: An illness or accident could result in the need to ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Safety and Security, Travel Advisories, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings
Date: March 1, 2018 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Event: On March 1, undetonated explosive devices were found by Mexican law enforcement on a tourist ferry that operates between Cozumel-Playa del Carmen, Mexico. On February 21, an explosive device detonated on a tourist ferry in Playa del Carmen resulting in injuries, including to U.S. citizens. U.S. Government ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consulates, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Safety and Security, Travel Advisories, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Consulates, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Safety and Security, Travel Advisories, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings
U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel Restrictions Lifted in Nuevo Casas Grandes December 20, 2017 U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez alerts all U.S. citizens that U.S. government personnel are no longer prohibited from traveling to the Nuevo Casas Grandes/Paquime region in the state of Chihuahua. All U.S. government personnel ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ciudad Juarez, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Criminal Activity in Nuevo Casas Grandes December 6, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez alerts all U.S. citizens that due to recent security incidents in and around Nuevo Casas Grandes, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the Nuevo Casas Grandes/Paquime region until December 20, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ciudad Juarez, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Depression Eighteen-E is now Tropical Storm Pilar, affecting the area from Playa Perula northward to El Roblito, including the Islas Marias. Tropical storm force winds, large swells, and very heavy rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides. The Mexican government has issued a ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 24 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: 18-E, tropical depression, tropical storm
U.S. Embassy Mexico City Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: 7.1 Earthquake in Mexico September 19, 2017 The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Mexico that a 7.1 earthquake occurred in Mexico that has affected Mexico City, the state of Puebla, and other outlying areas. The epicenter was located near the Puebla state town of ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara, Mexico Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Violence in the City of San Blas, Nayarit September 15, 2017 There are recent reports of increased violence and cartel activity in the city of San Blas, Nayarit. Effective immediately, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travel within a 10km (6 mi) radius ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Guadalajara, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Warning Message
The U.S. Consular Agency in Acapulco will be closed today, September 14, due to weather conditions related to Hurricane Max. Hurricane Max is expected to make landfall today, Thursday, September 14, near Acapulco. The government of Mexico has issued a Hurricane Warning for the southwest coast of Guerrero, Mexico from Zihuatanejo to Punta Maldonado. Maximum sustained ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Acapulco
U.S. Embassy Mexico City Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Hurricane Katia September 7, 2017 The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Katia is expected to strengthen and should approach the Eastern coast of Mexico by early Saturday morning, September 9. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Mexican Meteorological Service issued a Hurricane Warning for parts ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Hurricane Katia
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens Tropical Storm Lidia August 31, 2017 The U.S. Consulates General in Tijuana and Hermosillo caution U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Lidia is causing conditions to deteriorate across Southern Baja California Sur as it moves toward and over the Baja Peninsula. Ports, public transportation, businesses, and schools in Mazatlán and Baja ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Hermosillo, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR U.S CITIZENS, Security message, Tropical storm lidia, U.S citizens
The U.S. Consulate General Matamoros cautions U.S. citizens that the National Hurricane Center along with the Mexican Meteorological Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for northeastern Tamaulipas, including the cities of Matamoros and San Fernando. Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to strengthen and make landfall as a hurricane near Baffin Bay, Texas the evening of Friday, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Nuevo Laredo, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: hurricane, Matamoros
Improving the experience visa applicants and American citizens receive at the Consulate Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, July 27, 2017- The Consulate General in Monterrey is pleased to announce the completion of the construction of the Consular pavilion for the consular services applicants, which began construction in December 2016. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was let by the Consul ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Monterrey, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez Security Message: Violence in Western Chihuahua June 29, 2017 This message is to inform U.S. citizens that drug trafficking conflicts have recently grown more violent in the western region of the state of Chihuahua. There is a likelihood of additional violence among drug cartels in the areas of Palomas, Janos, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Ciudad Juarez, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: travel.gov
The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical storm Beatriz is expected to strengthen and should approach or move over the Pacific coast of Mexico on Friday, June 2. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Pacific coast of Mexico from Salina Cruz to Puerto Escondido. Maximum sustained winds ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Beatriz, Oaxaca, tropical storm
On April 24, United States Department of State consular officials and representatives from the Mexican Foreign Ministry gathered to discuss best practices for assisting their citizens abroad during a crisis. To prepare for the upcoming Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons, the two governments discussed communication strategies, sharing resources, and leveraging technology. The United States and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: citizens, crisis
Veracruz, April 25th – 28th, 2017 – In an open press conference, consular officials of the United States Embassy in Mexico City presented information on visas and passports, fraud prevention, and services for U.S. citizens residing in Mexico. The conference took place in the Mexico – U.S. Binational Center located at Azueta 1229, Centro, Veracruz. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Documéntate, Veracruz
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana-Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Exercise Caution at Bandas Gruperas Music Events March 17, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General Tijuana informs U.S. citizens that in the past two months, drug trafficking organizations have made a number of threats of violence against music venues that are hosting “bandas gruperas”—music groups which specialize in ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Consulate General Guadalajara, Mexico Security Message for U.S. Citizens Lifting of Travel Prohibition for Tepic, Nayarit February 24, 2017 Due to the reduction in Mexican military operations in Tepic, Nayarit, and its immediate vicinity, the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara has lifted its February 10 prohibition on U.S. Consulate personnel travel to the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Consulates, Guadalajara, Law Enforcement, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
Due to ongoing Mexican military operations in the city, the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara recommends that U.S. Citizens avoid travelling to Tepic, Nayarit. U.S. Consulate personnel are prohibited from traveling to Tepic until further notice. Travelers who do travel to Tepic and its immediate vicinity should be aware that they may encounter roadblocks staffed ...
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By krishnaa | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City informs U.S. citizens that due to demonstrations scheduled to take place in the vicinity of the Embassy during the afternoon of Friday, January 20, 2017, the Embassy will be closed to the public. U.S. citizens should avoid the area surrounding the Embassy. If a U.S. citizen has an emergency, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Consulate General in Merida informs U.S. citizens that local authorities have lifted the January 17, 2017 “Code Red” shelter in place guidance. Local authorities report the situation is calm in downtown Cancun. In the aftermath of yesterday’s incidents, you may note an increased police presence in downtown Cancun and the Hotel Zone. No ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Merida, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Code Red
The U.S. Consulate General Merida informs U.S. citizens of gunfire exchanges in various locations in downtown Cancun January 17, 2017. Local authorities activated a “Code Red” alert and urged residents to shelter in place. The U.S. Consulate urges all U.S. citizens to follow local authorities’ warnings and directives and consult with their hotels before leaving ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Merida, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Cancun
The U.S. Consulate General in Nogales has lifted its January 13, 2017 guidance to U.S. citizens to avoid the DeConcini Port of Entry. U.S. citizens can now use both the DeConcini and Mariposa Ports of Entry. As always, avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Nogales, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: DeConcini
WASHINGTON – A U.S. national was deported from Mexico to the United States and arrested yesterday on a criminal complaint charging him with the attempted murder of a diplomat stationed at the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente for ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 10 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
Mexican authorities have arrested and deported the suspected perpetrator of the shooting of a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara has lifted its January 7, 2017 guidance to U.S. citizens to limit travel in the Guadalajara area. For further information: See the
State Department’s travel website for the
Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and
Country Specific Information for Mexico . Enroll ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 10 January, 2017 | Topics:
Guadalajara, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Guadalajara
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I want to thank the Government of Mexico for their swift and decisive arrest of a suspect in the heinous attack against our Foreign Service Officer colleague in Guadalajara, Mexico. The safety and security of U.S. citizens and our diplomatic staff overseas are ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 January, 2017 | Topics:
Guadalajara, Secretary John Kerry, Speeches, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Arrest, Guadalajara
U.S. Consulate Tijuana Security Message for U.S. Citizens: August 8, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Javier is expected to make landfall near the southern tip of the Baja California Sur peninsula late this afternoon or evening, August 8, and move near the west coast of Baja California Sur tonight and Tuesday, August ...
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By vazquezv | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: emergency, Security message
April 27, 2016 — The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey has lifted its April 1, 2016 security-related restriction for travel outside the Monterrey metropolitan area for U.S. Government personnel. For general information about travel within Mexico, we encourage U.S. citizens to review the
Travel Warning . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mexico ...
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By carrillod2 | 2 May, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Monterrey, U.S. Citizen Services
On April 25, Consulate General Monterrey hosted its fourth annual Visa Telethon on the local Televisa TV affiliate. Approximately 30 Consular, Public Affairs, and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service officials answered questions via phone, Facebook and Twitter. During the six hours of live transmission, Consulate General personnel conducted live interviews on tourism, student visas, the ...
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By carrillod2 | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Monterrey, Non Immigrant Visas, Study in the U.S., Temporary Employment Visas, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
| Tags: Televisa, visa information, Visa Telethon
January 22, 2016 The United States Consulate General in Monterrey is aware of press reports, which indicate that law enforcement officials are levying fines and impounding vehicles of unauthorized taxi services, including Uber vehicles, arriving at the General Mariano Escobedo International Airport. Passengers have been required to disembark from vehicles and obtain an authorized taxi ...
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By carrillod2 | 25 January, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Monterrey, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Monterrey, Security message, U.S citizens
CUSTOMS AGENTS WHO WORK WITH “TRANSMIGRANTES” (PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL THROUGH MEXICO) Customs Agent, Manuel Antonio Carrillo Gonzalez Medina Forwarding Mexico, S.C. Real del Río num. 4 Fraccionamiento las Palmas, C.P. 87420, H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Tels. 011 52 (868) 812-45-99 y 812-44-20 Fax 011 52 (868) 816-76-65 y 812-44-30Transmigrantes CATS, Sandra Guerra 2626 E. US 281 San ...
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By matulamt | 9 November, 2015 | Topics:
Matamoros, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: CUSTOMS AGENTS
Marriage Requirements in Matamoros The following are the requirements for marriage in Matamoros, Mexico. However, marriage requirements prevailing in the thirty-one states of Mexico are in general very similar to those of the State of Tamaulipas. U.S. citizens or other foreigners wishing to be married in Mexico with a Mexican citizen must present to the ...
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By matulamt | 9 November, 2015 | Topics:
Matamoros, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Marriage
The Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) requires special documentation with regard to minor (under 18 years of age) travel if: The minor is departing Mexico (i.e. not entering); The minor is traveling by air or sea; The minor is traveling alone or with someone other than a parent or legal guardian who is of legal ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 24 January, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
