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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State:

Due to threat information, U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Nogales have been restricted to essential movement during daylight hours only.  We are alerting U.S. citizens of this threat and change in posture. As a reminder, the U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) area.

Actions to Take:

·       Exercise increased caution and be aware of your surroundings.

·       Seek shelter in the event of an incident.

·       Notify friends and family of your safety in the event of an incident.

·       Follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement.

·       Monitor local media for updates.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico:

From Mexico: 55-5080-2000

From the United States: 011-52-55-5080-2000

Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444