Friday, July 30, 2010

Ciudad Juarez - U.S. Consulate Closed

From the Consulate General of the United States:
Warden Message

The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez is closed on July 30, 2010 to review its security posture. American citizens are advised avoid the area around the Consulate General until it reopens. Authorities are investigating the situation.


Press Release

The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez has closed to review its security posture. The facility will be closed all day on Friday, July 30, and remain closed until the security review is completed.
It's not exactly clear what situation is being investigated but it is clear that Americans are being scared away from border areas by rampant violence.

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