The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued an advisory to citizens seeking to travel to Mexico.
The advisory observed that as a result of the unfolding situation in the North American country following Sunday’s operation that led to the killing of notorious drug dealer El Mencho, Ghanaian citizens should exercise extreme caution in their movement.
Nationals have also been advised to refrain from non-essential travels.
“The unrest has been characterised by armed clashes, arson of vehicles and road blockages, which have caused casualties and significant disruption to daily activities,” the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s advisory noted.
The affected cities are Jalisco, Baja California, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán and Oaxaca.
“Ghanaian citizens in the jurisdiction are encouraged to maintain communication with the Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C. which is concurrently accredited to Mexico for consular assistance if the need arises.”
A hotline has been provided for citizens in case of emergency.
“The Government of the Republic of Ghana conveys its solidarity to the Government of the United Mexican States and expresses its confidence in the ability of the Mexican authorities to bring the situation under control.”