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Warden Message, Mexico (all) August 1, 2008- Possible Demonstrations Arising from the Scheduled Execution of Jose Ernesto Medellin 
 
The U.S. Embassy has received information that numerous demonstrations may occur in Mexico on or around August 5, 2008, to protest the scheduled execution in Texas of prisoner José Ernesto Medellín, a Mexican citizen.  The Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Mexico to be especially mindful of demonstrations taking place in their town or city, or in areas to which they intend to travel.  
  
Travelers should be aware that various political activists abroad frequently seek to use public demonstrations to forward a variety of political objectives and that it is likely that such activists may use the occasion of anti-execution demonstrations to raise other issues involving the United States or to incite anti-U.S. sentiment in general.
  
The Mexican Constitution prohibits political activities by foreigners, and such actions may result in detention and/or deportation.  Travelers should avoid political demonstrations and other activities that might be deemed political by the Mexican authorities.  We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if in the vicinity of any demonstrations.
The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas.  For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's travel website, http://www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found.  Please visit the Safety Issues section for additional safety information.
Up-to-date information on safety and 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).
Service Hours: 
§         Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
§         Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
§         Closed to the public on United States and Mexican holidays as well as the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. 
 
§         Phone
During Business Hours:
From Mexico: (867) 714-3954 (If calling from the U.S., please dial 01152 before the number)

 After Hours for U.S. citizen emergencies:
From within Nuevo Laredo: 044-867-727-2797
From other cities in Mexico: 045-867-727-2797 From the U.S.: 011-52-1-867-727-2797 
E-mail
You may also e-mail us for issues related to American Citizens Services at: NuevoLaredo-ACS@state.gov Fax                                                                                                                              Or, you may fax us at: From Mexico: (867) 714-0512, ext. 3259 From the U.S: 011-52-867-714-0512, ext. 3259
NOTE: You may dial the fax extension number at any time during the automated telephone answering message or wait to request it when the operator is on the line.