Security Alert and Consular Suspension in Mexican Border City
A travel warning was issued and consular operations were temporarily suspended in the northern Mexican border city of Mexicali due to a potential threat.
The U.S. government issued a travel warning for the northern Mexican city of Mexicali due to a potential threat and suspended consular operations. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the warning pointed to a criminal group, and security forces launched an operation.
Suspension of Consular Activities
The U.S. administration issued a travel warning late Monday night following threat information regarding Mexicali, the capital of Baja California state located on the border with Calexico, California. Following this warning, consular operations in the border city were temporarily suspended.
Statements by the Mexican President
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated during her regular Tuesday morning press conference that the report was based on information from U.S. agencies, indicating that a warning regarding a potential criminal group had been received.
Security Measures and Operation
Mexican and U.S. officials announced that, based on information provided by the DEA, Mexican security forces conducted an operation to seize drugs and weapons from the criminal group known as Los Rusos.
Regional Situation and Statementss
Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila announced in a social media post around midnight that Mexican authorities remain active and security operations in the state capital will be reinforced.