US restricts government travel to Nogales, Mexico over threat concerns

The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico have restricted government travel and activity in Nogales, Sonora, after receiving threat information, officials said Saturday. U.S. personnel are now limited to essential movement during daylight hours. The State Department alert did not identify the specific threat. Sonora state security officials said they contacted U.S. consular authorities after the warning was issued, but said they had no information showing a concrete risk to the public. They added that preventive security operations in Nogales would continue. The warning also reminded Americans that Sonora is under a Level 3 travel advisory, meaning travelers are advised to reconsider travel and exercise increased caution. U.S. officials urged people in the area to monitor local media, follow instructions from law enforcement, and seek shelter if an incident occurs.