Foreign Ministry cautions Ghanaian nationals against travel to Mexico due to rising violence

News February 25, 2026 ofori 9 views 0 comments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an urgent travel advisory cautioning Ghanaian nationals against non-essential travel to several Mexican states.

This advisory comes in response to a surge in cartel-coordinated violence following the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, during a Mexican security forces operation on February 22, 2026.

The affected states include Jalisco, Baja California, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. The unrest has been characterised by armed clashes, arson of vehicles, and road blockages, resulting in casualties and significant disruption to daily activities.

Ghanaian citizens currently in these areas are encouraged to maintain communication with the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., which is concurrently accredited to Mexico, for consular assistance if needed.

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.

In conclusion, the Ministry has provided a hotline for the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C. The hotline is as follows:

Hotline: +1 (202) 709 0568