American officials in Mexico have issued a Level 4 travel warning for the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, due to increased violence in the region. This advisory comes in response to escalating gun battles, kidnappings, and the presence of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in a town near the Texas border.
The U.S. State Department has urged caution for U.S. government employees, advising them to avoid travel in and around Reynosa and Rio Bravo outside of daylight hours and to steer clear of dirt roads throughout Tamaulipas. Americans are also being cautioned to refrain from touching unknown objects on or near roads and to inform family and friends of their whereabouts for safety purposes.
