The U.S. Consulate General in Nogales, Sonora, has restricted government travel and activities to essential movement during daylight hours only, citing threat information of an unspecified nature. The restriction was announced in a Saturday statement by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico, which also urged Americans to exercise increased caution in the area.
The alert follows a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Sonora, as designated by the U.S. Travel Advisory system. While the U.S. government has not disclosed the specific nature of the threat, officials stated they are alerting U.S. citizens of the change in posture.
Mexican state authorities responded that they had no information establishing a concrete risk to the public, though they confirmed they would continue preventive security operations in Nogales. The Sonora State Security Board stated it had contacted U.S. consular officials after the alert was issued but did not provide further details on the threat.
The restrictions apply only to U.S. government employees, though the advisory urges all Americans in the region to seek shelter in the event of an incident, notify friends and family of their safety, and monitor local media for updates. The U.S. government has not specified whether the restrictions will be temporary or extended.
The U.S. Travel Advisory for Sonora remains at Level 3, indicating travelers should reconsider travel due to crime and kidnapping risks. The advisory does not apply to essential government travel, which is now limited to daylight hours only.
No further details on the nature of the threat or the duration of the restrictions have been provided by either U.S. or Mexican authorities.