U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Mexico
Recent News About U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Mexico
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U.S. Embassy warns travelers as Tropical Storm Raymond follows Hurricane Priscilla's path
Tropical Storm Raymond has developed off the coast of Mexico and is expected to follow a similar route as Hurricane Priscilla, which recently affected the region.
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U.S. Embassy issues warning as Hurricane Priscilla threatens northwestern Mexico
Hurricane Priscilla is expected to intensify and may reach category three strength by the evening of October 7, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Seminar prepares security teams in Nuevo León for anti-trafficking efforts ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Seminar on Combating Human Trafficking concluded this week in Monterrey, Nuevo León, as part of the ongoing security cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
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U.S.-Mexico group launches Mission Firewall initiative against arms trafficking
Representatives from six U.S. government agencies and their Mexican counterparts met in McAllen, Texas, on September 26, 2025, for the first session of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group.
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U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of large protest in Mexico City
A large protest is expected to take place in Mexico City on October 2, organized by student groups led by Comite 68.
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U.S. Embassy issues alert after pro-Palestine protests near Paseo de la Reforma
On the evening of October 1, two pro-Palestine demonstrations took place in Mexico City.
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U.S. Consulate General Nogales announces week-long closure for late September
The U.S. Consulate General in Nogales has announced a temporary closure from September 26, 2025, through October 3, 2025.
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Planned protests in Mexico City prompt security alert for U.S. citizens
Demonstrations are expected in Mexico City from September 24 to 26, coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teacher’s College.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans to avoid anti-gentrification protest in Mexico City
Anti-gentrification protests are expected to take place in Mexico City on Sunday, September 14, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The demonstrations are planned near the Juarez Hemicycle close to the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
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Mary Virginia Hantsch named Principal Officer for U.S. Consulate Matamoros
Mary Virginia Hantsch has assumed the role of Principal Officer in Matamoros as of August 8, 2025.
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U.S., Mexico mark progress after 90 days with focus on security and trade
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has outlined a series of achievements following 90 days of renewed partnership between the United States and Mexico.
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Mexico’s 2024 human rights report cites persistent abuses and low prosecution rates
The latest human rights report on Mexico for 2024 finds that there were no significant changes in the country's overall human rights situation during the year.
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U.S., Mexico coordinate transfer of cartel-linked fugitives for prosecution
The United States Embassy in Mexico City has acknowledged the Mexican government’s cooperation in transferring 26 high-profile fugitives to U.S. custody.
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U.S., Mexico pledge continued cooperation against violent criminal cartels
The United States and Mexico have announced a renewed commitment to confront violent criminal cartels that operate across their shared border.
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Demonstration alert issued for Mexico City amid anti-gentrification protests
Anti-gentrification demonstrations are expected in Mexico City on Saturday, July 26, starting at 2:00 p.m. Previous protests occurred in the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods on July 4 and the Tlalpan neighborhood on July 20.
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Demonstration alert issued for Mexico City; U.S. citizens advised caution
Anti-gentrification demonstrations are expected to occur in Mexico City on Sunday, July 20, starting at 3:00 p.m. The demonstration will take place in Tlalpan, between Fuentes Brotantes and El Caminero.
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Drew Hoster appointed as new U.S. Consul General in Hermosillo
Drew Hoster has taken on the role of Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Hermosillo as of June 2025.
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Escárzaga Palace restored with U.S. funding highlights cultural ties
The restoration of the historic Escárzaga Palace in Durango has been completed with financial support from the U.S. Department of State's Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
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Hurricane Flossie prompts dangerous ocean warnings for Baja California Sur
Hurricane Flossie, currently a category 3 storm, is situated approximately 505 kilometers south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas.
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Tropical Storm Flossie poses flood risk along Pacific coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to intensify into a hurricane by June 30 or July 1, according to weather alerts.