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This is the second security alert issued today by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Event: On March 7, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City received information about a security threat in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Effective immediately, U.S. Government employees are prohibited from traveling to Playa del Carmen until further notice. The U.S. Consular Agency in Playa del Carmen will be closed until further notice. Actions to Take:- Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution.
- Purchase travel insurance that specifically covers you in Mexico and includes medical evacuation insurance.
- Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you need assistance
Assistance: U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico (011-52-55) 5080-2000 ACSMexicoCity@state.gov https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
The full security alert can be viewed here:
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The fact that the State Dept has barred USGOV employees from traveling to Playa del Carmen (adjacent to Cozumel and only 25 miles from Cancun) as well as closed the Consular office in the city is significant.
Travelers headed to this region for Spring Break should strongly reconsider their destination in light of the heightened threat environment.
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