US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

The United States government issued a security and travel alert on Tuesday for the Mexican border city of Mexicali, prompting a temporary suspension of consular activities in the area. American officials cited a "potential threat" as the reason for the suspension, though no further details regarding the nature of the threat were provided in the notices.

The security measures follow a recent large drug seizure conducted by Mexican authorities in the northern border city. The consulate in Tijuana announced the operational changes for its Mexicali location in response to the unfolding security situation.