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U.S. officials have suspended government activities and travel to a Mexican border city over a potential security threat.<\/p>\n

Mexicali, a city directly across from Calexico, California, is the subject of a new security alert after officials received information about a potential threat.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico said that government activities in and travel to Mexicali were suspended on Aug. 25.<\/p>\n

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“We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat,” the embassy said.<\/p>\n

Officials urged Americans to avoid government buildings in Mexicali and remain aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n

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U.S. officials suspended government activities and travel to Mexicali after receiving information about a potential security threat.<\/span> (Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In addition, Americans were advised to seek shelter in the event of an incident, follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement and notify friends and family that they are safe.<\/p>\n

“Follow instructions from Mexican law enforcement,” the embassy’s statement added. “Monitor local media for updates.”<\/p>\n

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The threat involved a potential armed attack by Los Rusos, a criminal group, against law enforcement facilities in Mexicali, UPI reported.<\/p>\n

The reported threat came days after Mexican authorities seized roughly 265 pounds of fentanyl from a warehouse in Mexicali, according to the same source.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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U.S. officials urged Americans in Mexicali to avoid government buildings and remain aware of their surroundings following the alert.<\/span> (Juan Antonio Hernandez Avalos\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Authorities estimated the seizure amounted to about 4 million doses.<\/p>\n

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Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, is a major port of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.<\/p>\n

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The capital of Baja California plays a major role in travel and commerce along the U.S.-Mexico border.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Though not considered a major tourist destination, Mexicali is a busy hub for cross-border travel and commerce.<\/p>\n

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More than 5.4 million personal vehicles and 3.1 million pedestrians entered the U.S. through Calexico in 2025, according to federal transportation data.<\/p>\n

It is unclear whether the alert remains in place. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana and the State Department for additional information.<\/p>\n

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The warning comes as Mexico continues to grapple with cartel violence and organized crime.<\/p>\n

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More than 5.4 million personal vehicles entered the United States through Calexico in 2025, according to federal transportation data.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Earlier this year, cruise ships bypassed Puerto Vallarta amid a wave of violence following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.”<\/p>\n

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The unrest prompted U.S. security warnings, while shelter-in-place orders were imposed in several Mexican cities before being lifted days later.<\/p>\n

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