US alert for crime in Chiapas coincides with Sheinbaum’s visit: red lights

The Embassy of The United States in Mexico issued a new travel alert for various areas of Chiapas What are they red lights due to high crime because of the guerra among the most powerful groups in drug trafficking in the country: Sina Cartellof (CDS) y Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which coincided with the visit to the entity of the presidential candidate by Morena, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

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The US alert for high crime in Chiapas occurred while Claudia Sheinbaum was on tour this Saturday, April 20 in the southern border that lives subjugated by organized crime groups that have various criminal cells such as “El Maíz”, “Chiapas and Guatemala Cartel”, among others, where by the way the candidate was harshly questioned regarding the deficiencies of the health system.

The US alerts regarding crime in Chiapas, coinciding with Sheinbaum’s visit

The embassy statement states that “due to the growing violence and security concerns in Chiapas“, los US officials have restrictions on traveling to the area.

Through a statement, the US diplomatic representation restricted travel to its employees in large danger zoneswhich includes most of the border between Chiapas and Guatemala from the Pacific coast to the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve.

Just a few days ago, the United States Embassy released an alert regarding security in Ocozocoautla, Chiapas, where he also urged the population not to visit the area due to the increase in violence in the municipality

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New alert from the US. What are the red flags for high crime in Chiapas?

1. East-Northeast Boundary: The boundary follows the border between Mexico and Guatemala, from the southern point of the Pacific coast, along the border, to the northern end point east of Netzahualcóyotl.
2. Northern Limit: From Netzahualcóyotl in a straight line southwest towards the northern limit of Ocosingo
3. Western Limit: From Ocosingo in a straight line south to El Ocote. From El Ocote in a straight line towards the west until San Francisco Pujiltic. From San Francisco Pujiltic southwest to just north of Mapastepec.
4. South-Southwest Boundary: Highway 200 Mapastepec a Tapachula. Tapachula: The limit of restricted area is to the north and east of the city limits and then extends southeast of Mexico to the Pacific coast at Tres Hermanos San Isidro

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The statement indicates that all areas within the limits, including roads and paths, are restricted.

Where is the restriction exempt, in the case of Tapachula?

However, the United States Embassy made some exemptions to these restrictions, since it does allow travel to Tapachula, the largest city on the border of Mexico with Central Americabut only in these areas:

• All towns along Highway 200 are not restricted.
• Travel to Tapachula and within city limits is not restricted.
• Highway 225, from Puerto Chiapas to Tapachula, to include the Tapachula Airport, is not restricted.

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Due to the above, the Embassy issued a series of recommendations:

• Keep an eye on local media for updates.
• In case of emergency, call 911.
• Review personal safety plans.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities.

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*With information from EFE and El Universal.

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