Mensaje de Emergencia para los ciudadanos de Estados Unidos: Enfrentamiento Armado Bajo Control (7 de Mayo del 2012)

At 1:58 p.m. on Monday, May 07, 2012, the U.S. Consulate General Matamoros sent a Twitter message warning of an ongoing gun battle reported in the Plaza Fiesta area of Matamoros.  As the gun battle continued, a previous emergency message to American citizens was also sent out warning of the imminent threat.

As of 3:10 p.m., the gun battle is reported over and Mexican authorities have the area under control.

We encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security.  Americans without Internet access may register in person or by phone with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.  For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov.

For any emergencies involving American citizens in the Matamoros consular district, please call or visit the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Consulate General on Avenida Primera 2002, Col. Jardin, Matamoros, Tamaulipas; telephone (011)(52)(868) 812-4402.  http://matamoros.usconsulate.gov/.