Potential security threat prompts US travel suspension for border city on alert

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U.S.officials temporarily suspended government activities and travel to a Mexican border city earlier this week over apotential security threat.

Mexicali, a city directly across from Calexico, California, was the subject of a new security alert after officials received information about a potential threat.

In a statement, the U.S.Embassy and Consulates in Mexico said that government activities in and travel to Mexicali were suspended Aug.25.

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“We are alerting U.S.citizens of this potential threat,” the embassy said.

Officials urged Americans to avoid government buildings in Mexicali and remain aware of their surroundings.

U.S.officials suspended government activities and travel to Mexicali after receiving information about a potential security threat.(Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos/AFP via Getty Images)

In addition, Americans were advised to seek shelter in the event of an incident, follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement and notifyfriends and familythat they are safe.

“Follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement,” the embassy’s statement added.“Monitor local media for updates.”

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The threat involved a potential armed attack by Los Rusos, a criminal group, against law enforcement facilities in Mexicali, UPI reported.

The reported threat came days after Mexican authorities seized roughly 265 pounds of fentanyl from a warehouse in Mexicali, according to the same source.

U.S.officials urged Americans in Mexicali to avoid government buildings and remain aware of their surroundings following the alert.(Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos/AFP via Getty Images)

Authorities estimated the seizure amounted to about 4 million doses.

However, officials said the broader travel advisory for Baja California remains at Level 3 — and they urge Americans to reconsider travel there due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

Daytime aerial view of downtown Mexicali

The capital of Baja California plays a major role in travel and commerce along the U.S.-Mexico border.(iStock)

Mexicali, the capital ofBaja California, is a major port of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Though not considered amajor tourist destination, Mexicali is a busy hub for cross-border travel and commerce.

More than 5.4 million personal vehicles and 3.1 million pedestrians entered the U.S.through Calexico in 2025, according to federal transportation data.

S.Consulate General in Tijuana for additional information.

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The warning comes as Mexico continues to grapple with cartel violence and organized crime.

View of rocky landscape in Baja California

More than 5.4 million personal vehicles entered the United States through Calexico in 2025, according to federal transportation data.(iStock)

Earlier this year, cruise ships bypassed Puerto Vallartaamid a wave of violencefollowing the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.”

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The unrest promptedU.S.security warnings, while shelter-in-place orders were imposed in several Mexican cities before being lifted days later.