U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo and U.S. Consulate Nogales
Warden Message – Demonstration
May 13, 2010
The U.S. Consulates in Nogales and Hermosillo wish to advise American citizens of demonstrations scheduled to occur at the Nogales (Morley and Deconcini) as well as the Douglas/Agua Prieta ports of entry on Friday, May 14 and Saturday May 15, 2010. As of this message, no demonstration permit has been filed for the Mariposa port of entry. Law enforcement agencies on both sides of the border currently believe that the chances for disruption of traffic or violence are minimal. U.S. government employees have been asked to delay travel through these ports of entry.
We remind American citizens that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to follow local media reports about planned or spontaneous demonstrations connected with the recently passed Arizona immigration law.
In the event you find yourself in an area where a demonstration is occurring, you should take the following security measures:
1. Be prepared to follow all directions from police officers. This includes not entering closed areas, changing your direction of travel, or clearing streets.
2. Avoid potentially hazardous situations. Do not attempt to walk through a crowd because your destination is in the middle or just on the other side of the group.
3. If threatened, do not engage. Move to the closest secure location (store, lobby, etc). Call the Police (066) and immediately report your situation. Also, be sure to notify the U.S. Consulate in Nogales +52 631-313-8150, or +52 1 (631) 318-0723 or the U.S. Consulate General in Hermosillo +52 (662) 289-3500.
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 directly 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.
U.S. citizens in Nogales’ consular district may contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate, located on Calle San Jose (S/N), Col. Los Alamos, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico; telephone 011 +52 (631) 311-8150; after hours emergency telephone 011 +52 1 (631) 318-0723; web page: http://nogales.usconsulate.gov/; ACS Unit fax 011 +52 (631) 313-4652; email: NogalesACS@state.gov.
U.S. citizens in Hermosillo’s consular district may contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate General, located at Monterrey 141 Poniente, Col. Esqueda, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico; telephone 011 +52 (662) 289-3500; after hours emergency telephone 011 +52 1 (662) 256-0741; web page: http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov; ACS Unit fax 662 217 2571; email: Hermoacs@state.gov.
