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Warden Message: U.S. Consulate Nuevo Laredo Closed on April 12
Americas - Mexico
10 Apr 2010
U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo issued the following Warden Message on April 10:
At approximately 11 pm the night of April 9, an explosive device was thrown over the fence of the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo. There were no injuries, but windows were damaged. Authorities are investigating the explosion. The Consulate General and the Consular Agency in Piedras Negras will be closed to the public on Monday, April 12. The Consulate General and Consular Agency will reopen when we are confident that we have adequate security to keep our visitors safe. During work hours on Monday, April 12, U.S. citizens with emergencies can contact the Consulate General at (011)(52)(867) 714-0512 (from the US); within Mexico, (01) (867) 714-0512. The fax number is (011)(52)(867) 714-0512. For after-hours emergencies, U.S. citizens can call our duty officer at 044-867-727-2797 or our U.S.-based phone at 956-754-0197.
U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website and the U.S. Department of State’s, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review “A Safe Trip Abroad”, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
For any emergencies involving American citizens in Mexico, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo is located at Allende 3330, Colonia Jardin, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The Consulate General’s telephone number from the U.S. is (011)(52)(867) 714-0512; within Mexico, (01) (867) 714-0512. The fax number is (011)(52)(867) 714-0512. For additional inquiries or visit Nuevo Laredo US Consulate