Mexico City

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of May 15, 2026 8:56 AM ET

Personal safety
Travel in groups when possible, avoid poorly lit or isolated areas at night, and keep valuables concealed.

Personal safety
Travel in groups when possible, avoid poorly lit or isolated areas at night, and keep valuables concealed.
Transport
Use regulated dispatch taxis or app-based services rather than hailing on the street; expect longer waits near major terminals during protests or service shortages.
Weather preparedness
Carry waterproof clothing, protect important documents/electronics in waterproof bags and plan alternate indoor activities during heavy rain periods.
Situational awareness
Follow official local communications (Protección Civil, SSC) for shelter locations, road closures and safety instructions.

Routing and transit
Avoid Indios Verdes / Insurgentes Norte during and shortly after transportistas' actions; expect severe congestion and potential confrontations.
Recent blockade by transportistas at Indios Verdes caused severe traffic, passenger delays and at least one physical altercation.
Water & household readiness
Prepare for limited municipal water access in Iztapalapa: store potable water, limit non-essential water use and expect municipal repair work lasting about 36 hours.
A 48-inch pipeline rupture in Ampliación Los Reyes Culhuacán is undergoing replacement work with an estimated 36-hour repair window and reported impacts to homes and schools.
Flooding risk near reservoirs
Avoid streets near Presa El Ángulo and low-lying roads if heavy rain occurs; follow municipal guidance on controlled releases and temporary sandbag placements.
Authorities reported Presa El Ángulo close to overflowing due to debris and have been removing 45 m³ of waste and placing sandbags; controlled releases have already caused local inundation.