U.S. Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas Over Cartel Violence and Explosives
The advisory warns of increasing cartel violence, kidnappings, and the use of improvised explosive devices in northeastern Mexico near the Texas border.
- The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Tamaulipas, Mexico, citing gun battles, kidnappings, and the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
- Specific areas of concern include Reynosa, Rio Bravo, Valle Hermoso, and San Fernando, where cartel activity has escalated significantly.
- The advisory follows a recent incident where an IED destroyed a Mexican government vehicle in Rio Bravo, injuring its occupant.
- U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling in these areas after dark, using dirt roads, or traveling between cities on interior highways.
- Travelers are urged to stay on paved roads, avoid unknown objects, plan trips during daylight hours, and monitor local media for updates.
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