Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MEXICO2719
2007-05-25 18:43:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Mexico
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES + 3,
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UNCLAS MEXICO 002719
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CA MX OTRA PREL US
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES + 3,
VISIT TO MEXICO CITY
REF: STATE 72262
UNCLAS MEXICO 002719
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CA MX OTRA PREL US
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES + 3,
VISIT TO MEXICO CITY
REF: STATE 72262
1. Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to DRL
Deputy Assistant Secretary Erica Barks-Ruggles, Ms. Laura
Jordan, Mr. Douglas Rohn, and Mr. Stevel Hill for travel to
Mexico City from 28-30 May for trilateral meetings.
2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer
Priscilla Adams, telephone 52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4806; fax
52 (55) 5080-2247; cell (727) 688-3703; e-mail
adamsp@state.gov.
3. Your lead expediter is Mr. Luis Flores, cell phone no.
52 (55) 5437-6697, and will be at the airport to meet you.
4. Hotel confirmation numbers are as follows:
- Barks-Ruggles, Jordan, and Hill: 326240191
- Rohn: 376240191
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 and the North American
Partnership Blog at http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
BASSETT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CA MX OTRA PREL US
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DRL DAS BARKS-RUGGLES + 3,
VISIT TO MEXICO CITY
REF: STATE 72262
1. Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to DRL
Deputy Assistant Secretary Erica Barks-Ruggles, Ms. Laura
Jordan, Mr. Douglas Rohn, and Mr. Stevel Hill for travel to
Mexico City from 28-30 May for trilateral meetings.
2. Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer
Priscilla Adams, telephone 52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4806; fax
52 (55) 5080-2247; cell (727) 688-3703; e-mail
adamsp@state.gov.
3. Your lead expediter is Mr. Luis Flores, cell phone no.
52 (55) 5437-6697, and will be at the airport to meet you.
4. Hotel confirmation numbers are as follows:
- Barks-Ruggles, Jordan, and Hill: 326240191
- Rohn: 376240191
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 and the North American
Partnership Blog at http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
BASSETT