Sandrita Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Do you think it would be safe to Go to Tonala & Tlayaqapaque (spelling?) tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Sadly, HookEmHorns, if you watch the local Mexican news, or the Jalisco Governor when he spoke to the public, earlier today, this is for real, not just US propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrod Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 We came back from the airport about an hour ago and all quiet and, thankfully, uneventful. Not even a broken-down vehicle on the shoulder. Traffic is light, so people seem to be staying put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arv42 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 A military helicopter appears to have been shot down in Guadalajara killing 3 soldiers. Blockades in 3 states. 20+ in Jalisco. Apparently it is retribution for raids the federal government conducted yesterday. Perhaps a capo has been detained.... Yeah I'd stay home today. Correct: This is a narco counter-attack. Guadalajara and Jalisco are becoming another Reynosa and Tamaulipas. Fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Looks like maybe we should start paying closer attention to the US State Dept. Advisories. Seem to be spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rony Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 On today's (and recent) events, in English..... Vallartadaily http://www.vallartadaily.com/burning-banks-and-gas-stations-in-puerto-vallarta/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 A military helicopter appears to have been shot down in Guadalajara killing 3 soldiers. Blockades in 3 states. 20+ in Jalisco. Apparently it is retribution for raids the federal government conducted yesterday. Perhaps a capo has been detained.... Yeah I'd stay home today. The helicopter was forced down in Autlan, not Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Leonard Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Article from today's Guadalajara Reporter: http://www.theguadalajarareporter.com/index.php/news/news/guadalajara/45945-cartel-violence-erupts-in-guadalajara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Wayne went to Guadalajara at 4:30pm today and back at 8pm didn't see anything strange and not much traffic. Saw 1 Federale and some traffic cops, that was about it. Peaceful now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Is it over or is it just beginning? We all should know by Sunday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbviajero Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looks like maybe we should start paying closer attention to the US State Dept. Advisories. Seem to be spot on.Spot on?Did they have one regarding today's events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hud, on 01 May 2015 - 4:52 PM, said: Looks like maybe we should start paying closer attention to the US State Dept. Advisories. Seem to be spot on. Spot on?Did they have one regarding today's events? Even the Canadian Government issued a warning earlier today: From: mxicocs@international.gc.ca To: Date: Fri, 1 May 2015 14:03:30 -0400 Subject: Narcoblockades in the state of Jalisco / Barrages narco dans l’état de Jalisco Dear Canadian, You are receiving this email because you are registered with the Government of Canada's Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Please share the following important information with other Canadian citizens in your area. Please note that narco-blockades have been affecting areas in and around Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Local authorities have advised to remain at home. Please monitor local media and the following twitter account to receive the most up-to-date info available at this time: https://twitter.com/alertaciudadan. Canadians are advised to limit their movements throughout the cities and follow the advice of local authorities. Canadians should remain vigilant at all times; avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings. We recommend, if possible, that Canadians get in touch with their emergency contacts in Canada to confirm their whereabouts and wellbeing, even if they have not been affected by this event. If you have already left and are no longer in Mexico, please send an email to our Registration of Canadians Abroad email address at registration-inscription@international.gc.ca in order to end your registration in our system. We encourage you to stay connected to the latest travel advice and advisories, and can find our emergency contact information at travel.gc.ca, also available via our mobile Travel smart application (www.travel.gc.ca/mobile) or by subscribing to RSS feeds (www.travel.gc.ca/rss). You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/travelGoC and www.twitter.com/CanEmbMexico or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/travelGoC and www.facebook.com/CanadainMexico Canadian citizens requiring emergency consular assistance can contact one of the following offices: • Consular section at the Embassy of Canada in Mexico, located at Schiller 529, Colonia Polanco, 11560 Mexico, D.F., Tel: (55) 5724-7900 ext. 379-3322, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m or at mxicocs@international.gc.ca. • The Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara, Tel: (33) 3671-4740 ext. 374-3340, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or at gjara@international.gc.ca • The Consular Agency of Canada in Puerto Vallarta, located at Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Plaza Peninsula Loc. Sub F, Zona Hotelera Norte, Tel: (322) 293-0098 & 293-0099, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or at pvrta@international.gc.ca For emergency assistance after hours you may communicate with the Emergency Watch and Response Centre (EWRC) in Ottawa by calling the toll free number 01-800-706-2900 and following the instructions. You may also reach the EWRC directly by dialling 00-1-800-514-0129, +1-613-996-8885 (collect where available) or by email at sos@international.gc.ca Consular Section | Section consulaire | Sección consular Canadian Embassy | Ambassade du Canada | Embajada de Canadá Schiller 529, Col. Bosque de Chapultepec, C.P. 11560 México, D.F. Telephone | Téléphone | Teléfono : (52) 55-5724-7900 ext. 379-3322/-3327 Facsimile | Télécopieur | Fax : (52) 55-5724-7943www.mexico.gc.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owner Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex45920 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Here's the early advisory from the U.S. State Department: This morning, the U.S. Consulate has confirmed reports of criminal road blockades throughout the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Multiple vehicles were hijacked, left in the middle of roads and set on fire to disrupt traffic. Mexican police and safety officials are working to restore normal traffic. The Consulate has advised its employees to remain in their homes until the situation is resolved. The Consulate advises American Citizens to avoid travelling in the area and to stay alert to public announcements from Mexican police and authorities. The U.S. Consulate is closed today due to the Mexican Holiday and will reopen on Monday. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mexico enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings (including the Travel Warning for Mexico), Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Mexico. For additional information, refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” on the State Department’s website. The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara is located at 175 Progreso Street, Col. Americana and is open Monday-Friday, from 0730 to 1230. The U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara’s telephone number is 011 52 33 3268 2100; the fax number is 011 52 33 3825 1951. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the Consulate is 011 52 33 3268 2145. The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta is located at Paseo de los Cocoteros #85; Sur Paradise Plaza, Interior Local L-7, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit and is open Monday-Friday from 0830 to 1230. The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto Vallarta’s telephone numbers are 011 52 322 222 0069 & 011 52 322 223 3301; the fax number is 011 52 322 223 0074. For after-hours emergencies, please call 011 52 33 3268 2145. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex45920 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 And here's the update: In addition to our previous notice regarding criminal road blockades throughout Guadalajara and the state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, we wish to alert U.S. Citizens that criminal roadblocks have also been reported in the state of Colima. We have also received reports that gas stations, banks and other buildings have been set on fire in the states of Jalisco and Colima. Additionally, municipal police in Puerto Vallarta have ordered that residents and visitors remain in their homes and hotels. The Consulate has advised its employees to remain in their homes until the situation is resolved. As this situation continues to develop, residents of states neighboring Jalisco and Colima should follow news reports and remain vigilant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 *deleted* Previous link to video apparently not about what happened today. Ask "owner". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That video of the Hotel Riu in Guadalajara looks way too familiar to me. It was uploaded in February of 2011...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thank you Ferret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owner Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 *deleted* Previous link to video apparently not about what happened today. Ask "owner". That was tweeted just found out that was in 2011. came back to remove sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAS46 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Would someone please comment on current situation as I have an appointment scheduled in PM today that will be difficult to cancel. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taaffe Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 The Mexican news stations say that "citizens should go about their business as normal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 You can try going in to your appointment and if you see something, turn around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sandrita Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Would someone please comment on current situation as I have an appointment scheduled in PM today that will be difficult to cancel. Thanks in advance I would appreciate an update since I am supposed to go to Tonala today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 All reports show all roads clear and no problems so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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