Memorial Day weekend approaches and once again we take another hit in the news. Here is a portion of an article that's been repeated all over the internet about a story that’s been reported, as well, on television news programs in the US:
NOGALES (KGUN9-TV) - The U.S. Consulate in Nogales issued a "warden message" - a warning - May 19 regarding travel to Puerto Penasco - Rocky Point - Sonora, a popular weekend vacation spot.
Officials said there are unconfirmed reports that unauthorized checkpoints have been set up at night along Highway 8, the main road to Rocky Point, by "unknown persons at night."
The consulate "strongly" advises travelers who plan to drive on Highway 8 to travel only during daylight hours.
The announcement states: "At some checkpoints, motorists who have not stopped at unofficial checkpoints have been shot at and killed." However, no details on any shooting incidents was provided by the consulate.
On May 25 business leaders in Penasco met with the director of Mexcico’s Federal Highway Patrol, I’m happy to report he denied knowledge of any such occurances. Local police chief Erick Landagaray said the Consulate had issued a warning without a thread of truth. State and Federal Attorneys General also said there is no basis to these claims.
Apparently the US consulate released unsubstantiated information, in violation of their own policy and in the process is harming this community, including about 100,000 US and Canadian citizens who enjoy living and doing business here. Please tell your friends, it’s as safe here as just about anywhere else, safer even than many places!
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