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Condolence Book for President Gerald Ford
U.S. Embassy Closed in Remembrance on Tuesday January 2

Mexico City, December 29, 2006 — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and its consulates throughout Mexico will be closed on Tuesday, January 2 in compliance with President George W. Bush's declaration of a day of mourning for the passing of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States.

A condolence book has been opened at the Embassy and will be available from January 3 for those wishing to sign it.  Condolence messages can also be delivered to any of the consulates.    

The Embassy is also closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.
 
We regret the inconvenience to those who had visa appointments scheduled for January 2, and will work to reschedule them as quickly as possible. Visa applicants should call 01-900-849-4949 to reschedule.

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
06500 Mexico, D. F.
Mexico
Tel: [011-52](55) 5080-2000
or
e-mail: ccs@usembassy.net.mx
For additional information, please refer to the Embassy website: http://mexico-usembassy.gov../citizen_services.html.


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