On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert to its citizens due to recent credible reports of disappearances on the highway connecting Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, to Reynosa, Tamaulipas. .
In response, the diplomatic representation recommended avoiding night travel along this stretch and planning travel only during the day; there are many cases of people unaccounted for.
U.S. Embassy in Mexico provides context on disappearances
At least 10 people disappeared recently, including an IMSS nurse and a group of three women, all from Tamaulipas and traveling along this corridor.
The disappearances occurred mainly in areas such as Cadereyta, Los Ramones and the free stretch of the highway, one of the busiest and now catalogued as a “red point” of risk.
Even a local musical group, “Los Juniors de Monterrey”, and their driver were kidnapped last weekend, although they managed to regain their freedom after an operation.
Response from Mexican authorities
Reynosa’s Secretary of Public Security, Geovanni Barrios, confirmed that at least six people were deprived of their freedom on the stretch between Cadereyta and Los Ramones.
He recommended citizens not to stop in lonely areas, avoid gas or rest stops outside of crowded places, and stay on main routes that are monitored, such as the toll highway.
The mayors of Reynosa and Nuevo León officials coordinated with the state prosecutor’s office and the National Guard to reinforce surveillance and deploy search operations.
Embassy and Consulate recommendations
The Embassy urged U.S. citizens to:
Avoid traveling at night and opt for daytime travel.
Do not stop in desolate or unsafe areas.
Monitor local media and report incidents to the nearest consulate.
Maintain an emergency plan, with informed contacts and alternate routes defined.
It is forbidden to make unnecessary stops, not even to refuel or use the restroom in lonely places.
In addition, the consulate recalled that U.S. officials are prohibited from transiting the region outside of designated routes without authorization.
Varios ciudadanos estadounidenses han desaparecido en circunstancias misteriosas y algunos han sido encontrados sin vida
What this means for the Hispanic community in the U.S.
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Sensitive situation for travelers and workers: Many migrants or dual nationals use this route to leave for the U.S. border, so they should take extreme precautions.
Importance of informed travel: Checking travel alerts, using safe routes and communicating plans with family members are vital measures.
Consular support available: The U.S. consulates in Matamoros, Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo have reinforced their attention, offering legal and emergency assistance. .
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