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Immigration See other Immigration Articles Title: Updated warnings from the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico: possible violence & food shortages With numerous reports of violence and alleged takeovers of two ranches in Laredo, Texas swirrling around the internet, I thought I'd post the actual 'Warden Messages' from the U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo Mexico. The website's main page is located here. At the top right of the page under 'Travel Information' there are links to 'Warden Messages- Nuevo Laredo' and a more general 'Travel Warning- Mexico' dated July 16th. The 'Warden Messages' page begins as follows: "Warden Messages -Occasionally it becomes necessary to notify American Citizens of occurances that may affect the safety or welfare of those living in the Nuevo Laredo consular district. These messages, known as "Warden Messages," are listed here." The most current 'Warden Message', dated July 22, 2010, is titled The U.S. Consulate General Advises U.S. Citizens to Defer Visits to the Consulate and states, in part, "The U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo advises all U.S. citizens that due to concerns about security, visitors are advised to defer visits to the Consulate General this morning (July 22, 2010) until approximately 11:00 am, or until further notice. For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/ where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers from Mexico, a regular toll line at 001-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday". The previous 'Warden Message', dated July 21, is titled 'Urgent: Reports of Gun Battles in Nuevo Laredo' and states, in part, "The U.S. Consulate General has received reports of ongoing gun battles near the International Bridge 2 in the Colonia Victoria and Viveros areas of town. There are reports of the gun battles now moving into other parts of the city at this time and all U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in place until further notice." .... In addition to all this, the international bridges were closed for a time around July 8th due to storms and flooding 'in low lying areas of the Rio Grande River'. The July 9th Warden Message, titled 'Local officials warn of supply shortages' stated "The U.S. Consulate General in Nuevo Laredo advises all U.S. citizens in the area that due to the recent storm and subsequent flooding that all Mexican highways leading into Nuevo Laredo have been closed. Local government officials are warning of possible shortages of food, water, gasoline, and medicine as no vehicles carrying these supplies will be able to reach the city from the interior of Mexico for the next 3-7 days depending on weather conditions. U.S. citizens in the area are advised to stock up on these supplies as appropriate. At this time, all city services remain open." Regarding the violence and narcotics activity, PrisonPlanet.com is reporting that Mexican Drug Mafia Invades Texas. Kimberly Dvorak of the Examiner reported Los Zetas drug cartel seizes 2 U.S. ranches in Texas and said 'Two sources inside the Laredo Police Department confirmed the incident is unfolding...', but added 'the sources inside Laredo PD spoke on the condition of anonymity'. article continues here
Poster Comment: many people are saying that the original story of the 'takeover' of two ranches in laredo TX is unconfirmed or an outright hoax. the comments can be viewed at the article here Los Zetas drug cartel seizes 2 U.S. ranches in Texas . What is in the current article above are only official admissions from the us govt itself, as released by the u.s. consulate in laredo mx.
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