“The US Consulate General is aware of reports of multiple vehicle fires, barricades and heavy police activity in Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito, Ensenada and Tecate,” the US Consulate in Tijuana wrote in a statement. “U.S. government employees have been instructed to shelter in place until further notice,” he continued. The five cities named in the statement are in the Mexican state of Baja California, where gang violence erupted late Friday night and early Saturday morning, according to Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero. GOP Under Fire For IRS On The Money Rhetoric – Big Democrats’ Bill Heads Out Of Congress “Today we tell the organized crime groups that commit these crimes that Tijuana will stay open and take care of its citizens, and we also ask them to settle their debts with those who have not paid what they owe, not with families and hard-working citizens.” , Caballero said during a press conference. The consulate in Tijuana asked US citizens to take several steps to protect themselves from the violence in Baja California, telling them to avoid the area, seek safe shelter, monitor local media for updates, be aware of their surroundings and discuss their safety level with friends and family. San Diego County, Calif., Vice President Nora Vargas addressed the situation shortly after the consulate warned of violence in northern Mexico, tweeting: “I encourage our international residents to be cautious and follow recommendations from government officials and avoid unnecessary travel to allow authorities to do their job and maintain security. My thoughts are with those affected by the incidents.”
