06/15/2024
🚨 The Consulate General of the United States based in Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas, warns its North American citizens, not to travel to Reynosa, Tamaulipas due to the incidence of crime on the highway.
🚨 El Consulado General de Estados Unidos con sede en Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas, alertó a sus ciudadanos norteamericanos no viajar a Reynosa, debido a la incidencia delictiva en carretera.
SECURITY ALERT: KIDNAPPINGS ON REYNOSA INTERCITY BUSES
Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-kidnappings-on-reynosa-intercity-buses/
Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros is aware of organized kidnappings for ransom occurring on intercity buses departing Reynosa,Tamaulipas. These kidnappings appear to specifically target passengers with connections to the United States, including U.S. citizens and residents. The kidnappers typically demand ransoms of thousands of dollars for each victim. The Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnapping. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html
Actions to Take:
• Avoid travel by bus in or through Tamaulipas
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Notify friends and family of your safety
Assistance:
• Contact Form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0Szi3DTazr0NBsx5_pSkMOZRUNkNRRkEyOEtJT1dWM0YzNjZFWU5USERVUSQlQCN0PWcu&wdLOR=cEB0B8057-EEC7-44BD-B53B-2E015C4B6EA1
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico https://mx.usembassy.gov/
• From Mexico: 55 8526 2561
• From the United States: +1-844-528-6611
• Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-201-501-4444
ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD: SECUESTROS EN AUTOBUSES INTERURBANOS DE REYNOSA
Ubicación: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, México
https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-kidnappings-on-reynosa-intercity-buses/
Evento: El Consulado General de EE.UU. en Matamoros tiene conocimiento de secuestros organizados para pedir rescate que están ocurriendo en autobuses interurbanos que salen de Reynosa, Tamaulipas. Estos secuestros parecen dirigirse específicamente a pasajeros con conexiones a los Estados Unidos, incluidos ciudadanos y residentes estadounidenses. Los secuestradores suelen exigir rescates de miles de dólares por cada víctima. El Aviso de Viaje del Departamento de Estado para Tamaulipas es de Nivel 4 – No Viajar debido al crimen y los secuestros. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Mexico.html
Acciones a tomar:
• Evitar viajar en autobús en o a través de Tamaulipas
• Estar atento a su entorno
• Notificar a amigos y familiares sobre su seguridad
Asistencia:
• Formulario de Contacto https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0Szi3DTazr0NBsx5_pSkMOZRUNkNRRkEyOEtJT1dWM0YzNjZFWU5USERVUSQlQCN0PWcu&wdLOR=cEB0B8057-EEC7-44BD-B53B-2E015C4B6EA1
• Embajada y Consulados de EE.UU. en México https://mx.usembassy.gov/
• Desde México: 55 8526 2561
• Desde los Estados Unidos: +1-844-528-6611
• Departamento de Estado – Asuntos Consulares: +1-888-407-4747 o +1-201-501-4444
