Tijuana

At least 19 vehicles, including both privately-owned and public transport, were ignited in different cities in the state of Baja California, according to local ...

As news spread of the concern for potentially more violence overnight, many fans chose to leave the game early. It is not clear whether the acts of violence in Tijuana are related. The U.S. Consul general sent out a message saying that it’s aware of the reports of fires, blockades and police activity in different cities in the state. In a video published on social media, she signaled that she was working in coordination with state and federal authorities, and that she would deploy “the 3,000 troops of the National Guard, 2,000 police and the whole government body to protect Tijuana if it’s necessary.” “In light of the recorded facts this Friday, I want to express to you that my government is acting to protect the population and handle each and all of the violent events that have arisen,” wrote Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila in Spanish on a social media post. “I want to tell you that I will not hold back forces, or resources, to take care of citizens’ security and supervise the actions that recover our peace,” her message concluded.

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana has ordered employees to shelter in place and stay out of public places after a series of apparent arson cases and violent ...

"U.S. government employees have been instructed to shelter in place until further notice." Mexican law enforcement is investigating a series of vehicle fires and reports of violence in the area. The consulate recommended U.S. government employees "avoid the area, seek secure shelter if in the area, monitor local media for updates, be aware of surroundings and notify friends and family of [their] safety." The U.S. government has ordered employees to stay sheltered and out of public places as a precaution. U.S. government employees in Tijuana, Mexico are being instructed to shelter in place after a sudden outbreak of violent crime. US government workers told to shelter in place amid surge in Tijuana violence

U.S. government employees in Tijuana, Mexico have been urged to shelter in place as the U.S. consulate warned of multiple vehicle fires, roadblocks and ...

Deputy security minister Ricardo Mejía Berdeja said that the violence began on Thursday in Ciudad Juarez in a prison. "It is important to remain calm, we will keep you informed." "We will apply all the strength of our government so that there is peace and we find those responsible for these attacks," she said. Both Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez are in the Mexican state of Baja California. "The U.S. Consulate General Tijuana is aware of reports of multiple vehicle fires, roadblocks, and heavy police activity in Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito, Ensenada, and Tecate. U.S. government employees have been instructed to shelter in place until further notice," the consulate's official U.S. government employees in Tijuana, Mexico have been urged to shelter in place as the U.S. consulate warned of multiple vehicle fires, roadblocks and other incidents early on Saturday.

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana warned the public and government employees to avoid the area and seek shelter as violence and unrest erupted.

My thoughts are with those impacted by the incidents.” At this time, all U.S. government employees have been instructed to shelter in place. The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana warned the public and government employees to avoid the area and seek shelter as violence and unrest erupted.

The United States Consulate in Tijuana, Mexico, issued a warning early Saturday morning about many vehicle fires, blockages, and other occurrences.

TIJUANA, Mexico — The Mexican border cities of Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito and Ensenada were hit by gang violence that included vehicles being set ablaze ...

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Thousands of federal troops have been deployed to several Mexican border cities, including Tijuana, amid a flare up in gang violence.

While it has long been controlled by the Arellano Felix cartel, it is believed to have become a battleground between several other gangs. The US consulate said in a statement that it "is aware of reports of multiple vehicle fires, roadblocks and heavy police activity" in several cities in the region and urged its employees to shelter in place. "Today we are saying to the organized crime groups that are committing these crimes, that Tijuana is going to remain open and take care of its citizens," she said in a video.

More than 300 Mexican troops were flown to Tijuana on Saturday to help curb the increased violence in the region. More than a dozen vehicles were burned in ...

"We are not going to allow a single Tijuana citizen to pay the consequences of those who didn’t pay their bills," she said. There were no reported injuries in the Tijuana hijackings that tangled up traffic throughout the city and temporarily blocked access to the busiest U.S. border crossing. As of Friday at 10 p.m. through Sunday at 3 a.m. we’re going to create mass chaos so the [expletive] government frees our people.

Baja, California officials say 24 cars have been hijacked and burned throughout the state. Fifteen of those incidents happened in Tijuana. Mexican cities have ...

Tijuana's mayor has called on drug cartels to stop the violence and to stop targeting innocent civilians. Baja, California officials say 24 cars have been hijacked and burned throughout the state. The U.S. consulate in Tijuana is urging its employees to shelter-in-place until further notice as gang violence intensifies.