Comunicados de Prensa
Se Extiende la Vigencia del Anuncio Público Respecto
a Oaxaca
México, D.F., 24 de septiembre de 2006 — La
Embajada en México y el Departamento de Estado de
Estados Unidos anunciaron el día de hoy su decisión
de extender la vigencia del Anuncio Público actual
respecto a las manifestaciones en la ciudad de Oaxaca, el
cual alerta a los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos respecto
a la situación persistente y potencialmente violenta
ahí.
Los ciudadanos estadounidenses que viajen a la ciudad de
Oaxaca deben considerar con cuidado el riesgo que implica
viajar ahí en la actualidad debido al reciente aumento
en la violencia.
El anuncio vigente fue emitido el 24 de agosto y expira
el 24 de septiembre de 2006. Anexamos el texto en idioma
inglés del Anuncio Público actualizado, el
cual vencerá el 30 de octubre de 2006.
September 24, 2006
Public Announcement Regarding Demonstrations in
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
This Public Announcement replaces the Public Announcement
dated August 24, 2006 which alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing
demonstrations in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico. Teachers,
students, and other groups have engaged in increasingly
violent demonstrations in and around Oaxaca City for several
months. U.S. citizens traveling to Oaxaca City should consider
carefully the risk of travel at this time due to the recent
increase in violence there. This Public Announcement expires
on October 30, 2006.
A local teacher’s union and other groups have held
protests throughout the city of Oaxaca as a result of labor
and other disputes with the local government. Demonstrators
have occupied or closed government facilities, and have
closed several roads throughout the city. Demonstrations
have been marked by mounting violence, including at least
two reported fatalities. The possibility for violence continues
and the situation remains tense. Vandalism, arrests, and
injuries continue as a result of the ongoing confrontations.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has received reports of
robberies and assaults in areas of the city not normally
known to pose a high crime risk. In light of these increasingly
violent demonstrations, U.S. citizens should carefully consider
the risks of traveling to Oaxaca City at this time.
U.S. Citizens in Oaxaca should remain in their homes or
hotels, and avoid downtown Oaxaca and surrounding areas
during active demonstrations. Reports indicate that protesters
may attempt to close local airport facilities and the main
highway linking Mexico City and Oaxaca. U.S. citizens in
the area should monitor local news reports for any significant
road closures and contact their airline to confirm flight
information.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational
and escalate into violence. Since the timing and routes
of marches and demonstrations are always subject to change,
U.S. citizens should monitor local media sources for new
developments.
U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid participating in demonstrations
and other activities that might be deemed political by Mexican
authorities. The Mexican Constitution prohibits political
activities by foreigners, and such actions may result in
detention and/or deportation.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet
web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide
Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public
Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security
can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free
in the United States, or, for callers from Mexico, a regular
toll line at 001-202-501-4444. These numbers are available
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through
Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens
traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register
with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State
Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov,
and to monitor this website (http://mexico.usembassy.gov).
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please
contact the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City: Office of Citizens'
Consular Services Reforma Ave 305 Col. Cuauhtemoc Mexico,
D. F. Mexico CP 06500 Tel: [011-52](55) 5080-2000 or e-mail:
ccs@usembassy.net.mx .
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