S'poreans in Mexico advised to avoid high-risk areas due to unrest after drug kingpin's death

Singaporeans in Mexico are advised to exercise a high degree of caution and remain vigilant, monitor the local news, avoid travel to high-risk states, heed the advice of local authorities, and avoid large crowds, protests and demonstrations.

The advisory was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Feb. 24, 2026, in view of reported security incidents in several Mexican states, including Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo Leon.

Singaporeans are also urged to take all necessary precautions, familiarise themselves with local laws, and purchase comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

Those in Mexico or are heading there are strongly encouraged to eRegister with MFA and to stay in touch with family and friends.

This is to allow MFA to assist Singaporeans should there be an emergency, such as during natural disasters and civil unrest.

The unrest in Mexico occurred after cartel boss and drug kingpin, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was killed during a Mexican military operation on Feb. 23.

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Singapore details

Singaporeans in Mexico requiring consular assistance may contact the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Singapore in Mexico City or the 24-hour Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office.

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Singapore – Mexico (Mexico City)

Rubén Darío No. 281 Piso 10

Col. Bosque de Chapultepec

Alc. Miguel Hidalgo

C.P. 11580

Ciudad de México, México.

Telephone: 001-52-(55) 9150-7802

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mexico-city.mfa.gov.sg

Operating hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm

MFA duty office (24-hour)

Telephone: +65 6379 8800 / 8855

Fax: +65 6476 7302

Email: [email protected]

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