...Nogales and Hermosillo (Mexico) Highway 15 Security Concerns

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Bulletins - Report ^ | May 11, 2010 | n/a

[Cindy]

Note: The following text SNIPPET is a quote:

U.S. Consulate General Nogales issued the following Warden Message on May 11:

This Warden Message is issued to encourage U.S. citizens to use extreme caution when traveling on Mexican Federal Highway 15 between Hermosillo and Nogales. A U.S. citizen disappeared early on May 3rd departing from his residence in Benjamin Hill, Sonora. His vehicle was found later that day in Santa Ana, and his remains were recovered May 8. He had been murdered. Based on further investigation, a general increased threat to travelers on the highway between Hermosillo and Nogales continues to exist.

U.S. Consulates Nogales and Hermosillo have requested that their employees defer travel on Highway 15 between Hermosillo and Nogales until further notice. Additional information will be released as it is received.

U.S. citizens traveling through northern Mexico should exercise caution. Review of recent violence indicates that although criminal acts can occur unexpectedly at any time of day, overall it is safer to travel during the morning and early afternoon hours. American citizens are advised to refer to guidance in the Department of State’s most recent Travel Warning for Mexico located on the internet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html and Country Specific Information for Mexico, which can be found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html for additional information regarding the current security situation in the country. U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website http://travel.state.gov/ibrs/ui.

For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens in Mexico, please contact the U.S. Embassy or the closest U.S. Consulate.

[Cindy]

Previously...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2508600/posts

“U.S. extends travel warning to Mexico”
CNN ^ | May 7, 2010
Posted on May 7, 2010 2:27:53 AM PDT by rdl6989

[ccmay]

I’ve driven that road at least a dozen times. Wouldn’t go near it now for ten thousand bucks.

[Cindy]

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_4755.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Wed May 12 2010 23:51:42 GMT-0700 (PDT).

MEXICO

May 06, 2010

[Cindy]

Taking the side of caution is a very good idea.

[rdl6989]

Now about that border fence...

[Cindy]

Yep, well...