State Department warns Americans of travel to Mexicali

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Trending on The Hill - August 26, 2026

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The State Department on Monday issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting the northern Mexican city of Mexicali.

The advisory, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, noted the U.S. government was suspending its consular activities in the border city on Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the State Department for clarification on whether the suspension is still in effect.

The advisory did not give a reason for the status change beyond “threat information,” but it instructed U.S. citizens to avoid government buildings in Mexicali, seek shelter in the event........

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