Overview
- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said it resumed all government activities in Michoacán on Thursday after an eight-day suspension that followed a reported threat to U.S. interests.
- The State Department kept Michoacán at Level 4, advising U.S. citizens not to travel to the state because of ongoing risks from drug cartels, gangs and other violent actors.
- Officials said the reopening was coordinated with Mexican authorities and described it as part of a gradual process that will be adjusted if security conditions change.
- The embassy issued practical safety steps for Americans in Michoacán, including enrolling in the STEP traveler program, monitoring local media, keeping contacts informed, calling emergency services at 112, and contacting the embassy for help.
- Michoacán remains one of several Mexican states flagged at the highest U.S. travel advisory level, and the move could affect inspections and trade-related operations that were paused during the suspension.