Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MEXICO172
2007-01-12 22:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Mexico
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR JANE NADY SIGMON,

Tags:  KCRM KWMN OTRA PREL MX 
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RR RUEHCD RUEHTM
DE RUEHME #0172 0122253
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 122253Z JAN 07
FM AMEMBASSY MEXICO
TO RUEHCD/AMCONSUL CIUDAD JUAREZ 4247
RUEHTM/AMCONSUL TIJUANA 3107
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4894
UNCLAS MEXICO 000172 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KCRM KWMN OTRA PREL MX
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR JANE NADY SIGMON,
G/TIP SR COORDINATOR FOR INT'L PROGRAMS

REF: STATE 2750

UNCLAS MEXICO 000172

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KCRM KWMN OTRA PREL MX
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR JANE NADY SIGMON,
G/TIP SR COORDINATOR FOR INT'L PROGRAMS

REF: STATE 2750


1. Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Jane Nady
Sigmon, Senior Coordinator for International Programs in the
Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in
Persons (G/TIP) for travel to Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez,
Tapachula, Mexico City and Cancun from January 14-20, 2007.
The purpose of the visit to Mexico is to meet G/TIP grantees,
civil society representatives and Government of Mexico
officials involved in anti-TIP efforts.


2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer
Walter R. Miller, telephone 52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4806; fax
52 (55) 5080-2247; cell 202-468-7440; e-mail
MillerWR@state.gov.


3. The Embassy and Consulates in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez
are supporting the visit by assisting in transportation,
lodging and meetings. All extra costs incurred during Ms.
Sigmon's visit will be charged to the following fund cite:
19/07/0113/2074/2074710320/011810/2705.


4. The Department of State has designated Mexico City as a
critical threat post due to the high level of crime and the
ineffectiveness and corruption of Mexican law enforcement.
Robberies at gunpoint, pick pocketing, purse snatching,
taxicab abductions and quick-kidnappings continue to cause us
concern. Any hotel selected for you by the embassy will be
safe, but it is still wise to store all valuables in a room
safe or in a safe deposit box. Leaving expensive-looking
jewelry at home and wearing a plastic watch will
significantly improve your security profile. The Embassy
cautions travelers that they should never hail a cruising
taxi (or "libre" taxi) but should instead use
airport-sanctioned taxis, taxis operating from fixed sites
("sitios),or a cab called for you by your hotel.


5. Mexico does have health concerns. You should take normal
tourist precautions with regard to drinking water, eating
fresh fruits, vegetables and salads. Some employees react to
the pollution and high altitude; so take things slowly at
first. Travelers to Mexico City may require some time to
adjust to the altitude (7000 ft.),which can adversely affect
blood pressure, digestion, sleep, and energy level.
Individuals with sickle cell trait should consult with the
appropriate medical unit or their personal physician before
commencing with travel. Short-term (TDY) assignments carry
an added risk because of the lack of time to acclimatize.
Dehydration, stress, or illnesses compound the basic risks of
high altitude.


6. We encourage you to access further security and health
related information as well as post access regulations for
the region you are visiting at the Mission Mexico intranet
homepage at http://mexicocity.state.gov/IntraMissMex.html or
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov.


Visit Mexico City's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/mexicocity
GARZA