Security Alert: Tijuana (Mexico), Attack on Attorney General's Office of Baja California

Location: Playas de Tijuana

Event: We have received confirmation of the report of an attack on offices belonging to the Baja California state attorney general’s office in the Playas de Tijuana area. Initial reports indicate the attack included explosives with multiple explosions reported.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid the area around any ongoing police presence.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Inform your family and friends of your status.
• For emergency assistance for U.S. citizens, call (55) 5080 2000 from Mexico and 011 52 55 5080 2000 from the United States.

Assistance:

• Contact Form
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
• From Mexico: (55) 5080 2000
• From the United States: 011 52 55 5080 2000
• Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444

Links:

• Mexico International Travel information   
• U.S. Citizens in Mexico WhatsApp Channel
• U.S. Passports
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)   
• Department of State on Facebook  and X   
• U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook  and X