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Security Alert: Reynosa, Tamaulipas; Monterrey, Nuevo León (Mexico), Disappearances on Monterrey-Reynosa Highway

June 20, 2025

 

Location: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Event: The U.S. Consulate is aware of disappearances on the highway between Monterrey and Reynosa. The Secretary of Security of Reynosa has issued a warning to avoid traveling on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway at night and the risks using the highway especially in the section between Cadereyta and Los Ramones. U.S. government employees may not travel between cities in Tamaulipas using interior Mexican highways. Travel between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey is limited to Federal Highway 85D during daylight hours with prior authorization. The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas is Level 4 – Do Not Travel Due to Crime and Kidnapping.

 

Actions to Take:

  • Stay alert, do not make unnecessary stops.
  • Plan travel during daylight hours.
  • Monitor local media for updates.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Notify friends and family of your safety.

 

Assistance:

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U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico

From Mexico: 55 8526 2561

From the United States: +1-844-528-6611

Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-201-501-4444

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