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The weekend of 12-14 August saw widespread violence instigated by the “Jalisco New Generation Cartel” (Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) as a means to intimidate and influence the actions of the government to free their members currently incarcerated or in general custody.
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The cartel issued a warning that they had declared a curfew from 2200 hours (10 PM) Friday through Sunday 0300 hours (3 AM) and warned citizens to stay off the street, as they “do not want to hurt good people.”
The U.S. Consulate General issued a warning to all U.S. government personnel in Tijuana to shelter in place and to not depart their residences during this period of violence.
On Sunday, 14 August, the Consulate General rescinded their advisory, though they did provide specific guidance.
From the US Consulate General Tijuana
The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana continues to closely monitor the security situation in Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, Tecate, and Mexicali. The August 12 instructions to U.S. government personnel to shelter in place are no longer in effect.
U.S. citizens are reminded to reconsider travel to Baja California due to crime and kidnapping. See here for full text of our Mexico Travel Advisory.
Actions to Take:
-Be aware of your surroundings.
-Follow instructions of local authorities.
-Notify friends and family of your safety.
-Monitor local media for updates and in case of emergency, call 911.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-444
From Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
From the United States: 1-844-528-6611
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