Costly Border Vengance

April 15, 2004, San Ysidro, CA

Guadalupe Flores Guimenez, AKA Raul Barron, told U.S. Federal agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry that, while in a Tijuana restaurant, he overheard a plot to plant explosives on a tour bus and explode it while crossing the border inspection station. He provided the joint terrorism task force in San Diego with a license plate number and descriptions.

After 500 hours of investigation, Federal prosecutors determined that the tip was false. Guimenez had been involved in an October traffic collision and dispute in Tijuana. According to U.S. Attorney Steve Cook, the defendant and his wife "shouted that they would make problems for (the other motorist) at the border, and that's exactly what they did."

A federal grand jury indicted the defendant, whose identity is in question, on March 26 referring to him as "John Doe." At a hearing today, it was determined that Guimenez was using the alias "Raul Barron," and he was using a dead man's social security number to enter the United States. The defendant was held without bail pending a detention hearing.

Agents from the Joint Terrorism Task Force located the owner of the described car and determined through interviews and customs records that he could not have been in Tijuana at the time alleged by the defendant, Cook said. And, they realized the owner of the car had been in an accident with Guimenez,. When confronted by agents, Guimenez, "admitted he had made up the entire story because he wanted to exact revenge" on the other motorist, Cook said.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Skerlos, who heads the office's terrorism unit said that false tips are expensive and divert attention from those that may have merit. "There are a number of reports that turn out not to be substantiated and it does come at great cost to the resources of the Joint Terrorism Task Force," Skerlos said. "That's why we take these things seriously."

This information was taken from an April 15, 2004 article appearing in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Vengance costoso en la linea

El 15 de abril de 2004, San Ysidro, CA

Guadalupe Flores Guimenez, alias Raul Barron, reportó a los agentes federales EE.UU. en el porto de la Entrada en San Puerto de Ysidro, mientras en un restaurante de Tijuana, él oyó por casualidad un plan para poner los explosivos en un autobús de la visita y lo estalla al cruzar la estación contigua de la inspección. El proporcionó la Fuerza conjunta de la Tarea de Terrorismo en San Diego con un número de plato de licencia y descripciones.

Después que 500 horas de la investigación, acusadores Federales determinaron que la punta era falsa. Guimenez se había implicado en un choque del tráfico de octubre y una disputa en Tijuana. Según al Steve Cook, de la Oficina Abogado de los EE.UU., el acusado y su esposa "gritó que ellos harían los problemas (el otro automovilista) en la frontera, y eso es exactamente lo que ellos hicieron."

Un jurado de acusación federal acusó al acusado, cuya identidad está en la pregunta, el 26 de marzo refiriéndose a él como "John Doe." En una vista hoy, se determinó que Guimenez utilizaba el alias "Raul Barron," y él utilizaba un número del seguro social de un hombre muerto para entrar los Estados Unidos. El acusado fue tenido sin la fianza hasta una vista de la detención.

Los agentes de la Fuerza Conjunta de la Tarea de Terrorismo localizaron al dueño del coche describieron y determinaron por los registros de entrevistas y aduana que él no podría haber estado en Tijuana en el tiempo pretendido por el acusado, dijo el Sr. Cook. Y, ellos se dieron cuenta de que el dueño del coche había estado en un accidente con Guimenez,. Cuándo confrontó por agentes, Guimenez, "admitió que él había compuesto el cuento entero porque él quiso poner la venganza exacta" al otro automovilista, dijo el Sr. Cook.

Los EE.UU. ayudantes. El abogado Michael Skerlos, que dirige de oficina de la unidad de terrorismo dijo que puntas falsas son costosas y desvían la atención de esos que puede tener el mérito. "Hay varios informes que resultan para no ser justificados y vienen en gran costo a los recursos de la Fuerza Conjunta de la Tarea de Terrorismo," Skerlos dijo. "Por eso nosotros tomamos estas cosas gravemente."

Esta información se tomó de un el 15 de abril de 2004 artículo que aparece en la Unión-Tribuna de San Diego.

Trapped man rescued by U. S. Border Patrol

Sunday March 7, 2004, around 8PM, there was an incident in Boulevard, California, where a person was
trapped on Boundary Peak. The call came in on his cell phone. don't know
what country he was a citizen of but he didn't speak English. For the first
1/2 hour they didn't have much of an idea where he was as he was giving a
location name no one in Boulevard was aware of. Using a guess that Boundary
Peak was the only big mountain in the area the Boulevard Chief headed that way.

Boulevard Fire requested Copter 1 to assist them in locating the victim and
air lifting rescue equipment to the area. Copter 1 was unavailable! ( As
were Astrea, the Coast Guard or the Military.) Fortunately the Border Patrol
copter was available to assist in the location and a Border Patrol auto jack
was used to lift the bolder off the trapped victim, who was air lifted out
by Mercy Air WHO SEEMED TO HAVE AVOIDED THE "WEATHER" PROBLEM COPTER 1 HAD.

There was a request by fire to go 100 meters across the border and allow the
copter to fly in Mexican airspace. Through our dispatcher, Heartland fire,
through the CDF dispatcher, Monta Vista. Whoever Monta Vista talked to
denied permission.

The Grupo (sp?) rescue people from Tecate did show up towards the end of the
operation.

ROGELIO DELGADO-NERI MURDERED

A former Baja California state prosecutor was ambushed on, January 21, 2003, in a Tijuana bar. One of his bodyguards and two other people were also shot and killed. Five others were wounded.

The State Attorney General, Antonio Maretinez-Luna noted that there had been threats to Delgado's life. He commented, "We know that when we fight organized crime we are exposed to that."

ROGELIO DELGADO-NERI ASESINADO

Un fiscal anterior del estado de Baja California era cazado por sorpresa, de enero el 21 de 2003, en una barra de Tijuana. Tiraron y fueron matado a uno de sus guardias personales y a dos otras personas también. Cinco otros fueron heridos.

El procurador general del estado, Antonio Martinez-Luna observó que había habido amenazas a la vida de Delgado. Él comentó, "nosotros sabe que cuando luchamos crimen organizado nos exponen a ése."

DINNER DANCE

AT THE OLDE VIC THEATRE IN PLAYAS DE ROSARITO, BAJA Cfa., MEXICO

*ENTERTAINMENT*


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DATE: FRIDAY, JAN. 16TH

TIME: 5:00 p.m. (Cocktails @ 4:00)


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NOTE: TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM MAGGI WAGNER & ANNE HINES AT THE SATURDAY, SEPT. 3RD USBC MEETING


(SEATING IS LIMITED SO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY)

(OLDE VIC LOCATED AT CALLE CARDENAS - 3 BLOCKS WEST OF WALDO'S)


FOR FURTHER INFO CALL MAGGI @ 661.612.1174 OR ANNE @ 664.631.3967

THE ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD BOARD THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2003 AND WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!

DANZA DE LA CENA
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FECHA: VIERNES, DE ENERO EL 16 TIEMPO: 5:00 P.M. (cocteles @ 4:00)

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NOTA: LOS BOLETOS ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES DE MAGGI WAGNER Y ANNE HINES EN EL SÁBADO, REUNIÓN DE SEPT. 3RO DEL USBC (SE LIMITA EL ASIENTO ASÍ QUE CONSIGA SUS BOLETOS TEMPRANO)

(OLDE VIC SITUADO EN CALLE CARDENAS - 3 BLOQUES AL OESTE DE WALDO'S)

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¡Las GRACIAS Del CONSEJO Del TEATRO De ROSARITO USTED POR SU AYUDA EN 2003 Y LE DESEA Un AÑO NUEVO FELIZ, SANO Y SEGURO!

HOLIDAY SHOW 2003

Sunday, December 14
2:00 p.m.


Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Holiday Show. This year, we will be joining Dorothy in the Land of Claus. See all her friends looking to go home for the holidays. Skits, songs and dancing are just part of the entertainment.

A fun show for the entire family.

Free Admission


At the Gertrude Pearlman Theatre, La Jolla Camp, on the road to La Bufadora.
Inquiries to Irka Davis, GPT Administrator 154-2235 or email irka@telnor.net

HOME INVASION IN SADM


About noon on Thanksgiving Eve a widow answered the doorbell of her home on the south end of San Antonio Del Mar. At the doorway was a workman who had been to the house several times previously looking for work. He and another assailant forced their way into the home. One of them threw his jacket over the woman’s head and they tied her up. They then proceeded to ransack the house collecting cash and valuables. At one point one of the assailants turned down the covers on the bed.

A neighbor happened by to check on the lady. When the doorbell was unanswered she used her key and entered the house. The owner was lying on the floor tied up and started yelling for help. One of the banditos pushed the neighbor and she pushed him back. When she went to get a knife to cut the widow’s bonds one of the assailants fled.

The two ladies ran out of the house thinking that one of the crooks was still inside. They phoned SADM Security for emergency help. In the meantime a local contractor and the neighbor’s husband came by to offer assistance. Each of the men wielded a large whupass walking stick and took up positions one each side of the house to contain the assailant inside.

About twenty minutes later SADM Security responded to the emergency call. They phoned Tijuana police and also took up positions outside along with the two men already present. About an hour later the TJ police arrived. They searched the house but did not find the second assailant who apparently also escaped.

One of the thugs left his jacket behind. The TJ police examined the jacket and discarded it. The victim later examined the jacket and found business cards in one of the pockets. Some of the cards had handwritten names and phone numbers on them.

Both ladies were badly shaken but largely unharmed. The victim suffered a cut lip from the thief’s attempt to keep her from yelling. She also had bruises on her body from struggling with the hooligan who had tied her up.

The cowardly crooks fled in such haste that they left all of the loot behind.

(Narration by RK)

ROSARITO THEATRE GUILD
!!!!NEWS!!!!

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PRESENTS “A TREASURE CHEST OF MEMORIES”

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SEATING IS LIMITED SO E-MAIL US TO LET US KNOW AND WE WILL HOLD A SEAT FOR YOU.

The Olde Vic Theatre is located on La Calle de Gardenas (3 blocks west of Waldos).

http://www.geocities.com/mexanne/ROSARITOTHEATREGUILDEVENTS.html?1064700582765

Rogue wave narrations

A drowning occured on October 22, 2003 at about 5PM, near la Bufadora, Baja Cfa. Mexico

Two men were looking for sea anemones on the shore in the rocks. They were on the shore in ankle deep water. While their backs were towards the ocean, a rogue wave washed over them. No one saw it coming and it took them by surprise. The survivor desperately tried to stay afloat in a horrific undertow. He was in the water about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours before he was rescued.

His companion was found floating among the kelp.

Apparently, no one knew they had been washed off the shore. A kayak is said to have encountered the survivor by happenstance.
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From Alan D., of San Diego County, CA:

"My daughter (about 15 at the time) & I got washed off a rocky jetty where we were fishing near Seal Beach when a big wave unexpectedly came up and went clear over
the top of us. Talk about scared, we weren't hurt but could have easily been killed being dashed against the rocks. It was like a wall of thousands of tons of water. The ocean is a force to be reckoned with. A calm sea can turn wicked in a few minutes."

"Rogue wave" phenomena

There has been a report of a drowning in Ensenada, which has been attributed to a rogue wave.

Los Coyotes kill four in Arizona

A group of immigrant smugglers pursued and killed four smugglers from a rival group near Chandler, Arizona. Five other people were wounded.

"This was clearly a retaliation to send a message," commented Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool. He said the gunmen were retaliating because the other group had taken the smugglers' human cargo earlier. He didn't have other details late yesterday.

In yesterday's shootings, four people believed to be in a van were arrested after they abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot in the desert near Chandler. Three firearms were found in the van.

The people who were wounded or killed in a pickup and SUV didn't return fire, Deputy Vanderpool said.

The driver and three men traveling in the pickup were killed. Three other people were injured. Authorities found 11 others who had been in the pickup unharmed.

The pickup, which came to rest against a fence on the side of the road, had 28 bullet holes consistent with the weapons found in the van, Vanderpool said. The driver's window had been shot out.

Two people in the SUV, were wounded by gunfire. Four others escaped injury.

"This tragic incident underscores how ruthless and violent organized smuggling has become," said Thomas DeRouchey, from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "The smugglers' only motive is money. They don't care about the human cost."

The source news article for this information can be found at: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/wed/news/news_1n5shoot.html

Los Coyotes matan a cuatro en el Arizona

Un grupo de contrabandistas inmigrantes persiguió y mató a cuatro contrabandistas de un grupo rival cerca del chandler, Arizona. Cinco otras personas eran heridas.

"Esto era claramente una venganza para enviar un mensaje," comentado Roger Vanderpool, un jerife deputado del condado de Pinal. Él dijo que los pistoleros tomaban represalias porque el otro grupo había tomado el cargo humano de los contrabandistas anterior. Él no tenía otros detalles tarde ayer.

En las matanzas de ayer, arrestaron a cuatro personas creídas estar en una furgoneta después de que abandonaran el vehículo y huyeran a pie en el desierto cerca de Chandler. Tres armas de fuego fueron encontrados en la furgoneta.

La gente que era herida o matado en una recolección y un SUV no volvió el fuego, diputado Vanderpool dicho. Mataron al conductor y a tres hombres que viajaban en la recolección. Dañaron a tres otras personas.

Las autoridades encontraron a 11 otras que habían estado en la recolección ilesa. La recolección, que vino reclinarse contra una cerca en el lado del camino, tenía 28 agujeros de bala constantes con las armas encontradas en la furgoneta, Vanderpool dicho. La ventana del conductor había sido tirada hacia fuera.

El fuego hirieron a dos personas en el SUV. Cuatro otros escaparon lesión.

"este incidente trágicas subraya cómo se ha convertido el contrabando organizado despiadado y violento," dijo a Thomas DeRouchey, un agente de la inmigración y aduana de estados unidos. "el único motivo de los contrabandistas es dinero. No cuidan sobre el coste humano."

Fire fighters from Mexico battle San Diego fire

Fifteen U.S.-trained firefighters from Mexicali joined the front lines
of the Cedar fire yesterday under a cross-border agreement between
Mexico and the United States.

"It just couldn't be more fantastic for people from Mexico to be
helping us," said Barbara Bistodeau, 77, whose home in Descanso nearly
burned. "They certainly have big hearts."

Quince bomberos de Mexicali, que fueron entrenados en los E.U.A.,
ensamblaron las líneas delanteras del fuego del cedro ayer según los
términos de un acuerdo fronterizo entre México y los Estados Unidos.

"Apenas no podría ser más fantástico para la gente de México
ayudarnos," dijo a Barbara Bistodeau, 77, que hogar en Descanso se
quemó casi. "ella tiene ciertamente corazones grandes."

cf.,
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/fires/20031101-9999_1n1main.html
(November 2, 2003)

The economic impact of remittances is increasing in Mexico

Mexicans will receive an estimated $12-14.5 billion from countrymen working in the United States this year.

This is Mexico's second-largest foreign income source after oil sales ($17 billion). For the first time, remittances will exceed income from foreign investments and tourism.

18 percent of Mexico's population currently receives income from abroad. People receiving this money come from every region and all sectors of society.

The slow U.S. economy and increased security measures have not significantly affected the growth of remittances.

cf., http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20031027-2106-mexico-remittances.html (November 1, 2003)

El impacto económico de remesas está aumentando de México

Los mexicanos recibirán $12-14,5 mil millones estimado de los paisanos que trabajan en los Estados Unidos este año.

Ésta es el segundo fuente extranjera de la renta de México después de las ventas del aceite ($17 mil millones). Para la primera vez, las remesas excederán renta de inversiones extranjeras y del turismo.

18 por ciento de la población de México reciben actualmente renta del extranjero. La gente que recibe este dinero viene de cada región y de todos los sectores de sociedad.

La economía lenta de E.U.A. y las medidas de seguridad crecientes no han afectado perceptiblemente el crecimiento de remesas.

This photo at: http://groups.msn.com/fencejumpers/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=14 was taken in Nova Scotia, not California. It is, nevertheless, quite dramatic.

It is a photo of Hurricane Juan, as it headed for the Nova Scotia peninsula, in late September, 2003; it was taken from a tanker vessel (foreground).

California indian tribes and the recall election (bilingual)

The author of the the following article is a Kumeyaay. This tribe originally populated the coastal region of what is approximately now San Diego and Tijuana. His point can be stated by the following excerption:

"The State of California does not have jurisdiction over reservations. Except where mandated by Congress or tribal government agreement. Indian reservations are federal land governed by democratically elected tribal officers and federal law. Revenues from Indian government enterprises cannot be taxed by the state."

The entire article appears at: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/fri/opinion/news_mz1e3pico.html

Voters in California could be be better apprised of facts when listening to campaign issues raised by those in the recall election. Mr. Pico's article presents noteworthy assertions.

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El autor del artículo es un Kumeyaay. Esta tribu pobló originalmente el costero región de cuál aproximadamente ahora es San Diego y Tijuana. Su asunto se puede indicar por el extracto de siguiente:

"el estado de California no tiene jurisdicción sobre reservaciones. Excepto donde asignado por mandato por Congress o acuerdo tribal del gobierno. Las reservaciones indias son tierra federal gobernado por los oficiales tribales democrático elegidos y ley federal. Réditos del indio las empresas del gobierno no se pueden gravar por el estado."

El artículo entero aparece en: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/uniontrib/fri/opinion/news_mz1e3pico.html

Los votantes en California podrían ser informados mejor de hechos al escuchar las aserciones de la campaña levantaron por ésas en la elección. El artículo de Sr. Pico presenta aserciones significativas.

"Habrá Flexibilidad en la Aduana Para los 'Temporales' que Usan Placas Americanas

...las autoridades superiores de la Secretaría de Hacienda acordaron otorgar determinadas facilidades para las personas residentes de la franja frontereza, que por necesidades de su trabajo, deben cruzar cruzar continuamente a Estados Unidos conduciendo su propio automóvil con placas americanas.

...en el caso de trabajadores mexicanos que hayan sido contratados por compañias extranjeras para laborar en forma temporal en el valle Imperial, aún cuando estos no tengan la calidad de inmigrantes con documentos de residencia permente en el país vecino, tendrán la facilidad de ingresar sus vehículos a territorio mexicano sin el requisito de importación, en tanto subsista el compromiso de trabajo en el lado americano."

la Voz de la frontera, Mexicali, B.C., 23 septiembre, 2003, No. 14,033 Año XL, p. 1-A

"There will be flexibility at Customs for temporary workers using U.S. plates

... The administration of the Federal Secretariat of Revenue decided to grant certain privileges for the residents of the border region, that by the necessities of their work, must continually cross to the United States in their own automobile bearing American plates.

... in the case of Mexican workers that have been contracted by foreign companies to toil as temporary workers in the Imperial valley, even though they do not have the qualification of immigrants with documents of permanent residence in the neighboring country, will have permission to enter their vehicles into Mexican territory without the import requirement, in support of a commitment of work on the American side."

the Voice of the border, Mexicali, B.C., 23 September, 2003, no. 14,033 Year XL, p. 1-A

Rewards offered for information leading to capture of ARELLANO-FELIX organization

Millions of dollars are being offered for information concerning the leadership of this drug trafficking group. Details are at the following website:

Millones de dólares se están ofreciendo para la información referente a la dirección de este grupo de los tráficos de droga. Los detalles están en el sitio del Web siguiente:

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/fugitives/sandiego/arellano-felix_hotline.htm

More than 600 detained on Labor Day weekend

It has been reported that more than 600 people were detained by police officials for disorderly conduct in Rosarito during Labor Day weekend. Most were young adults from the United States who had been drinking excessively.

Maricela González, of Whittier, California, reported that she was raped by three security guards at "Tequila's" bar. The bar is located in Colonia Barbachano, Playas de Rosarito.

The director of Public Security in Rosarito received help from twelve Ministerial Police agents sent by the Comandancia of Tijuana, from Friday through Sunday evening.

Se ha divulgado que a los funcionarios del policía para la conducta desordenada en Rosarito durante fin de semana de trabajo del día detuvieron a más de 600 personas. La mayoría eran adultos jóvenes de los Estados Unidos que habían estado bebiendo excesivamente.

Maricela González, de Whittier, California, divulgó que a tres protectores de seguridad en la barra de "Tequila's" la violó. La barra está situada en Colonia Barbachano, Playas de Rosarito.

El director de Seguridad de Rosarito se contó con apoyo de agentes de la Policía Ministerial enviados por la Comandancia de la corporación en Tijuana, desde el viernes hasta el domingo por la noche.

Counterfeit Pesos
Los Pesos fasificados

Counterfeit Pesos are apparently being circulated in northern Baja. The denominations are 50, 100, and 500 Peso denominations. The bad 500 Peso notes all have the same serial number, 5843837.

Los Pesos falsificados se están circulando al parecer en Baja Norte. Las denominaciones son 50, 100, y 500 denominaciones del Peso. El Peso del malo 500 observa todo tiene el mismo número de serie, 5843837.
cf., Gringo Gazette, vol 2, #9, July 31, 2003, pg.4, "State News"

An Incredible tale from Baja

Is this true? A disturbing bit of news from Ensenada, B.C. Mexico appears in the June 5, 2003 issue of the Gringo Gazette. Nancy Conroy, the editor of this weekly Baja newspaper, makes accusations appearing in her page 2 editorial which, if true, are worrisome for the citizens of Ensenada.

“… It appears quite unlikely that Mr. John Rinne actually possesses an enormous personal net worth, as he claims. His activities in Ensenada may be harming both the American and the Mexican communities, and tarnishing the reputation of honest Americans living in Baja. His position as President of the Baja Bachelor’s Club is an embarrassing situation. You can be sure that the Mexicans are not going to appreciate the idea of an American man coming to this city, claiming to be a billionaire philanthropist, and collecting personal data about hundereds of Mexican women. Also, this community must carefully scrutinize Mr. Rinne’s background before permitting him to become involved with local orphanages. …”

The complete editorial and a related article can be seen at:
http://gringogazette.com/northern/june05_2003/page1/

Un cuento increíble de Baja.
¿Es este verdad? Un pedacito que disturba de las noticias de Ensenada, B.C. México aparece en de junio el 5, aplicación 2003 la “Gringo Gazette.” Nancy Conroy, el redactor de este periódico semanal de Baja, hace las acusaciones que aparecen en su editorial de la página 2 que, si son verdades, sean preocupados para los ciudadanos de Ensenada. “… Aparece absolutamente inverosímil que Sr. John Rinne posee realmente un valor neto personal enorme, como él demanda. Sus actividades en Ensenada pueden dañar las comunidades americanas y mexicanas, y deslustrar la reputación de los americanos honestos que viven en Baja. Su posición como presidente del club de “Baja Bachelor’s” es una situación confundida. Usted puede ser seguro que el mexicano no va a apreciar la idea de un hombre americano que viene a esta ciudad, demandando ser un filántropo del mil millionario, y recogiendo datos personales sobre los cientos de mujeres mexicanas. También, esta comunidad debe escudriñar cuidadosamente el fondo de Sr. Rinne's antes de permitir que él haga implicado con orphanages local.“ El artículo editorial y relacionado completo se puede considerar en: http://gringogazette.com/northern/june05_2003/page1/

MESSAGE FROM U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL TIJUANA, MEXICO

MAY 21, 2003

Heightened Alert- Level Orange

The Department of State advises American Citizens in Mexico to take
prudent steps to ensure their personal safety in the coming days and weeks
and remain vigilantly aware of their surroundings. The U.S. Government
has received credible information regarding a possible attack on U.S.
soil or near coastal regions.

Ports of entry at the International border remain open and flights are
continuing to operate between the United States and Mexico. Heightened
security procedures are likely to lengthen wait times at all land and
airports. Should the situation change, messages will be distributed via
the internet and when necessary, by fax or telephone.

U.S. citizens and interests are at risk of terrorist attacks,
including, but not limited to groups with links to Al-Qaida. U.S. government
and local facilities are on a heightened state of alert. Monitor local
news as well as the Department of State website,
http://travel.state.gov, for information concerning safety and security of American citizens
overseas. The Department of Homeland Security website www.dhs.gov and
www.ready.gov, may also provide useful information.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the
Consulate General in Tijuana at 664-622-7400 during working hours, M-Fri. 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. After hours, the Consulate's duty officer can be
reached by calling the twenty-four answering service, 664-681-8722 or from
the U.S. at (619) 692-2154. American citizens may also contact the
Department of State Operations Center. If dialing from outside the U.S.,
dial (317) 472-2328, or from within the U.S., toll-free at 1-888-407-4747.

American citizens traveling and residing in Mexico should register with
the U.S. Consulate. One can register on-line by logging onto the
Consulate's website: http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov. Internet messages are
retrieved daily. One may also register at the U.S. Consulate located at
96 Tapachula, Colonia Hipodromo in Tijuana. American citizens already
registered with the Consulate are urged to keep their registration
information up to date.

U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's consular
information documents, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcements
located on the Department's internet web site at http://travel.state.gov.

Please distribute this information.