US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

U.S. government employees in Nogales, Sonora, face travel restrictions, limited to essential movement during daylight hours only, due to an unspecified threat. The U.S. Consulate issued a warning, though Mexican state authorities stated they have no information establishing a concrete risk to the public. The U.S. Travel Advisory designates Sonora as a Level 3 ‘Reconsider Travel’ area.

• 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.