US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement only over an unspecified threat in Sonora, Mexico.
TL;DR
- U.S. government employees in Nogales, Sonora, have travel restrictions in place.
- Travel is limited to essential movement during daylight hours only due to an unspecified threat.
- The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning regarding the threat.
- Sonora's State Security Board contacted U.S. consular officials but found no information on a specific threat or concrete public risk.
- Sonora is designated as a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' area by the U.S. Travel Advisory.
- Americans are urged to exercise increased caution, be aware of surroundings, and follow instructions from law enforcement.