Comunicados de Prensa
Embajada de Estados Unidos Amplía Alerta para que
Ciudadanos Estadounidenses Eviten Viajar a Oaxaca y Permanezcan
Alertas mientras Viajan por México
Declaración del Embajador Garza
México, D.F., 15 de noviembre de 2006 – “La
Embajada en México y el Departamento de Estado de
los Estados Unidos anunciaron el día de hoy la decisión
de ampliar la vigencia del Aviso Público alertando
a los ciudadanos estadounidenses sobre la violencia política
y desórdenes en la ciudad de Oaxaca. También
decidieron extender la vigencia del Aviso incluyendo las
preocupaciones sobre seguridad en todo México, en
vista de los recientes bombazos en la Ciudad de México.
“Los disturbios y violencia civiles han continuado
en la ciudad de Oaxaca, y se han realizado manifestaciones
relacionadas con la situación en otros lugares, incluyendo
la Ciudad de México. Elementos de la Policía
Federal Preventiva siguen desplegados en la ciudad de Oaxaca
y se han dado enfrentamientos con los manifestantes periódicamente.
Se podrían bloquear caminos en Oaxaca o retrasar
la transportación aérea sin previo aviso.
La violencia podría aumentar y en cualquier momento
podrían ocurrir balaceras intempestivas.
“El 5 de noviembre explotaron bombas en tres edificios
en la Ciudad de México, en acciones que parecieron
estar coordinadas y relacionadas con las manifestaciones
relativas a Oaxaca. Afortunadamente nadie perdió
la vida o resultó herido en las explosiones.
“En el transcurso de las próximas semanas,
los manifestantes podrían usar el aniversario de
la Revolución Mexicana, el 20 de noviembre, al igual
que otros actos relativos a la toma de posesión del
nuevo presidente de México, el 1 de diciembre, para
iniciar manifestaciones adicionales o actos de violencia
en Oaxaca, la Ciudad de México o en otros lugares
del país. Los ciudadanos estadounidenses deben estar
conscientes de que hasta las manifestaciones que están
previstas como pacíficas pueden derivar en enfrentamientos
y escalar a la violencia.
“El Aviso Público de hoy sustituye al Aviso
Público anterior sobre la violencia en Oaxaca, emitido
el 30 de octubre de 2006. Este aviso actualizado expirará
el 18 de enero de 2007. La Embajada de los Estados Unidos
continuará dando seguimiento a la situación
en Oaxaca y en el resto del país día con día
para determinar si se cambian de alguna forma nuestros avisos.
“Se adjunta a continuación copia – en
el inglés original – del Aviso al Público”.
Public Announcement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
MEXICO
November 15, 2006
This Public Announcement updates the Public Announcement
for Mexico alerting U.S. citizens to the mounting violence
and disorder in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico to include increased
security concerns in light of recent bombings in Mexico
City. At this time, U.S. citizens should continue to avoid
travel to Oaxaca City due to an increase in violence there
and should be alert to the increased security concerns related
to protest violence throughout Mexico. This Public Announcement
expires on January 18, 2007.
On October 27, 2006, an American citizen was shot and killed
in Oaxaca City as a result of the violence and disorder
caused by civil unrest in the city during the past several
months. Several protest groups have engaged in increasingly
violent demonstrations, sometimes resulting in violent reactions
from other groups.
The Government of Mexico ordered the mobilization of Federal
Preventive Police (PFP) to Oaxaca City to restore order
to the area on Saturday, October 28, 2006. There are reports
that roads within Oaxaca State, including the main highway
and secondary roads linking Oaxaca City to Mexico City,
may be closed or barricaded at any time, and flights may
be temporarily delayed or cancelled at the Xoxocotalan International
Airport. Within the city itself, protesters and the PFP
frequently engage in confrontations that may become violent,
including random shootings. U.S. citizens should continue
to avoid travel to Oaxaca City. Those already in Oaxaca
should avoid large groups and active demonstrations, and
should remain in their homes or hotels, avoiding the downtown
and surrounding areas during active demonstrations or PFP
operations.
Recent bombings of commercial institutions and the Election
Tribunal in Mexico City reportedly were related to the unrest
in Oaxaca City and election protests. In the coming weeks,
protesters may use the Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
on November 20 and events surrounding the presidential inauguration
on December 1 to initiate additional demonstrations or acts
of violence in Oaxaca City, Mexico City, and elsewhere in
the country. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful
can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. U.S.
citizens should exercise caution, monitor local news reports,
and avoid areas where demonstrations are slated to occur.
The State Department reminds U.S. citizens to avoid participating
in demonstrations and other activities that might be deemed
political by Mexican authorities. The Mexican Constitution
prohibits political activities by foreigners, and such actions
may result in detention and/or deportation.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling
abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet
web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide
Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public
Announcements 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, or, for callers outside the United
States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas
are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy
or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration
website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please
contact the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Office of Citizens'
Consular Services, Reforma Ave 305, Col Cuauhtemoc Mexico,
D. F., Mexico CP 06500 Tel: (011)(52)(55) 5080-2000 or e-mail:
ccs@usembassy.net.mx. For additional information, please
refer to the Embassy website: http://usembassy-mexico.gov.
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