Mexico City

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of August 23, 2026 9:25 AM ET

Personal safety
Keep valuables concealed, use minimal cash, and stay in groups at night; avoid displaying expensive jewelry or electronics in markets and busy public places.

Personal safety
Keep valuables concealed, use minimal cash, and stay in groups at night; avoid displaying expensive jewelry or electronics in markets and busy public places.
Transport
Use official taxi stands or app-based services from regulated pickup points; do not accept unsolicited rides from people who approach you on the street.
Situational awareness
Keep your phone charged, keep emergency contact info accessible, note the nearest well-lit public areas and official stations when you arrive at a new location.
Weather readiness
Carry waterproof outerwear, secure bags against rain, and avoid low-lying or flood-prone routes during heavy storms.

Transit planning
Expect Metro delays and reduced train speeds on multiple lines during thunderstorms; plan to travel earlier or choose alternate routes to avoid crowded platforms.
STC implemented 'marcha de seguridad' and trains are reducing speed during rainfall — this increases journey times and crowding risk.
Market/area avoidance
Avoid visiting Mercado Chinampac de Juárez (Iztapalapa) at night and limit time in less-trafficked side streets; if you must go, remain in main corridors and maintain awareness of exits.
An armed robbery at a jewelry stall in Mercado Chinampac left a man shot; SSC has increased patrols in Iztapalapa and Cuauhtémoc but risks persist locally.