US Embassy suspends journey to Mexicali, Mexico over safety menace

U.S. officers briefly suspended authorities actions and journey to a Mexican border metropolis earlier this week over a possible safety menace.

Mexicali, a metropolis straight throughout from Calexico, California, was the topic of a brand new safety alert after officers acquired details about a possible menace.

In an announcement, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico mentioned that authorities actions in and journey to Mexicali have been suspended Aug. 25.

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“We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat,” the embassy mentioned.

Officials urged Americans to keep away from authorities buildings in Mexicali and stay conscious of their environment.

U.S. officers suspended authorities actions and journey to Mexicali after receiving details about a possible safety menace. (Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos/AFP by way of Getty Images)

In addition, Americans have been suggested to hunt shelter within the occasion of an incident, comply with directions from Mexican legislation enforcement and notify family and friends that they’re protected.

“Follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement,” the embassy’s assertion added. “Monitor local media for updates.”

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The menace concerned a possible armed assault by Los Rusos, a felony group, towards legislation enforcement amenities in Mexicali, UPI reported.

The reported menace got here days after Mexican authorities seized roughly 265 kilos of fentanyl from a warehouse in Mexicali, in accordance with the identical supply. 

U.S. officers urged Americans in Mexicali to keep away from authorities buildings and stay conscious of their environment following the alert. (Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos/AFP by way of Getty Images)

Authorities estimated the seizure amounted to about 4 million doses.

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State Department officers advised Fox News Digital early Friday afternoon that the suspension has since been lifted and authorities actions have resumed.

However, officers mentioned the broader journey advisory for Baja California stays at Level 3 — they usually urge Americans to rethink journey there as a result of terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

The capital of Baja California performs a significant position in journey and commerce alongside the U.S.-Mexico border. (iStock)

Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, is a significant port of entry alongside the U.S.-Mexico border.

Though not thought of a significant vacationer vacation spot, Mexicali is a busy hub for cross-border journey and commerce.

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More than 5.4 million private automobiles and three.1 million pedestrians entered the U.S. by means of Calexico in 2025, in accordance with federal transportation knowledge.

Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana for extra info.

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The warning comes as Mexico continues to grapple with cartel violence and arranged crime.

More than 5.4 million private automobiles entered the United States by means of Calexico in 2025, in accordance with federal transportation knowledge. (iStock)

Earlier this 12 months, cruise ships bypassed Puerto Vallarta amid a wave of violence following the killing of cartel chief Nemesio Oseguera, often known as “El Mencho.”

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The unrest prompted U.S. safety warnings, whereas shelter-in-place orders have been imposed in a number of Mexican cities earlier than being lifted days later.