The US issues a security alert due to an increase in crime in Ocozocoautla, Chiapas

Given the increase in acts of violence in the municipality of Ocozocoautla, Chiapas, after clashes between criminal groups with police and elements of the National Guard (GN), the U.S. government issued a Security alert.

The Mexican Embassy reported that it is aware of a increment from unsafety in the Chiapas town, for which he urged the US government employees not to go to the site in the southeast of the country.

“United States government employees are instructed to avoid the area until further notice,” the US government said in a press release.

In this way, the travel warning level is placed at the level twoaccording to the parameter of the United States Department of State, that is, “be extra cautious due to crime”.

What actions does the United States recommend due to insecurity in Ocozocoautla, Chiapas?

The United States government, through its embassy, ​​released a series of recommendations to avoid the unsafety in the municipality of Ocozocoautla, Chiapas:

• Do not go to the area or otherwise seek safe shelter.
• Stay up to date with the instructions of local authorities and emergency numbers.
• Find out about the security situation in local media.
• Notify family members of your safety situation, as well as your location.