State Department urges Americans to avoid Mexican city just across Texas border
The State Department has issued a warning for Americans to avoid Reynosa, a Mexican city near the Texas border, due to reports of violent criminal activity. U.S. government employees have been ordered to stay away from the area, which is experiencing increased risks from organized crime. The advisory highlights the dangers of terrorism, crime, and kidnapping in Tamaulipas state, where Reynosa is located.
- ▪The U.S. Embassy has advised Americans to maintain a high level of vigilance in Reynosa.
- ▪The State Department has classified Tamaulipas state as 'Level: 4 - Do not travel' due to safety concerns.
- ▪Organized crime activities, including kidnapping and armed robbery, are prevalent in the region.
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State Department State Department urges Americans to avoid Mexican city just across Texas border Armed criminal groups patrol the border region 'without fear of punishment,' the State Department says By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:15am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Two American CIA agents killed in Mexico after drug bust Senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports on two CIA agents killed in a car crash during a drug lab bust in Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demands answers and criticizes U.S. involvement without federal approval.
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