The U.S. government has suspended operations in Mexicali, the capital of Mexico's Baja California state, and warned U.S. nationals against traveling to the border city due to a "potential threat." The U.S. Mission to Mexico said it had limited operations and travel to Mexicali on Tuesday, and urged Americans to: Officials have not yet disclosed specific details about the potential threat in Mexicali. Baja California is currently considered a "Level 2" risk for U.S. travelers, who are advised to "exercise caution due to terrorism and crime" when traveling to the state.
Newsweek contacted the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico for comment by email on Tuesday outside of standard working hours. This is a developing story.
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