U.S. Consulate General of the United States of America

Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

July 28, 2010

WARDEN MESSAGE

The United States Consulate General in Monterrey would like to advise American citizens of certain changes to security policies involving U.S. Government (USG) personnel in the Monterrey consular district, and to provide guidance for all American citizens living in the Monterrey area.  Due to increasing violence in the Monterrey metropolitan area and Consular District, the Consulate General's security office has restricted personal travel outside of the San Pedro Garza Garcia municipality between the hours of midnight and 6:00 A.M. for American personnel at the Consulate and their families.  These policies are in addition to previous travel restrictions.  American citizens in the Monterrey consular district should consider adapting these travel restrictions for themselves, and should remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times. 

Security and Safety Hints


In traffic, always attempt to leave space in which to maneuver.  Always leave yourself an escape route.  Be prepared to take evasive action at any time.

Never give out your personal information such as family member and household staff names, addresses or telephone numbers in an open setting.

Brief all of your family members on security measures.

Inform your family, supervisor or colleagues of your whereabouts if you are traveling overnight.


Stay in Touch

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 web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security.    Americans without Internet access may register in person or by phone with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.  For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to- date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1- 202-501-4444.

For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate General, located at 411 Avenida Constitucion Poniente in Monterrey; telephone (81) 8047-3100; after hours emergency telephone 044 (81) 8362-9126 (from Mexico); ACS unit fax (81) 8342-5433; e-mail MonterreyACS@state.gov; web page http://monterrey.usconsulate.gov.