Monterrey Marathon Runners Cheered in front of Consulate General

On Sunday, 13 December, the entire Monterrey Consulate Community together with the conservation group, Pronatura Noreste, organized a high-energy, enthusiastic support station for the runners of the Monterrey Marathon, the fastest growing marathon in Latin America.  The support station was at the 36 kilometer marker of the 42 kilometer race course directly in front of the Consulate. Volunteers dispensed liquid refreshments, chocolates and enthusiastic cheering to the marathon runners as they entered the last, six kilometer stretch of the marathon. [More]

Ambassador Carlos Pascual Visits Monterrey

Ambassador Pascual ended a two day visit to Monterrey on November 9th and 10th by delivering the keynote address at the closing plenary session of the 2009 Mexico Business Summit.  This annual event is modeled on the World Economic Forum and brings together prominent leaders from business, government and academia. [more]

Warden Message
U.S. Consulate Monterrey
October 14, 2009

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. Nationwide, the Mexican Secretariat of Health (SALUD) reports 39,489 H1N1 cases and 255 deaths since the virus emerged last spring.  Currently, a second major wave of AH1N1 is affecting the country's northern states, where case numbers were low during the initial outbreak. However, Chiapas, Mexico City and Yucatan still claim the highest number of overall suspected and confirmed cases. Mexican authorities have launched a public awareness campaign and are working to increase testing lab capacity and knowledge of the disease.  The Government of Mexico is working to acquire vaccinations for H1N1.  American citizens are advised to monitor local news and SALUD announcements for updates on vaccine availability.

Travelers can expect screening for flu-like symptoms upon entry and exit from Mexico.  If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, please contact the Consulate General at the number below and let us know, so we can monitor your situation.  However, please be aware that the Consulate General cannot demand your immediate release if you have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.

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