Event: On September 11, 2026, the U.S. government lifted the September 5, 2026, Security Alert and resumed regular activities ...

The U.S. Embassy and five Consulates in Mexico will hold special Saturday interview days on February 25, part of an expanded effort to reduce wait times for first-time visa applicants. This expanded ...

Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Enroll in STEP to receive the latest security updates. Americans who need assistance: call 24 ...

DCM Douglass Benning. Deputy Chief of Mission Douglass Benning joined the Department of State in 1996 and is a member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Couns ...

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

The government increased law enforcement efforts; however, the government’s data collection on anti-trafficking efforts was unreliable. The General Act on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of ...

There are reports of roadblocks and criminal activity in Tecate, Ensenada, and in Tijuana. U.S. Consulate staff have been instructed to shelter in place. Monitor local news. Inform your friends and ...