VZCZCXRO7449
RR RUEHCD RUEHTM
DE RUEHME #0172 0122253
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 122253Z JAN 07
FM AMEMBASSY MEXICO
TO RUEHCD/AMCONSUL CIUDAD JUAREZ 4247
RUEHTM/AMCONSUL TIJUANA 3107
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4894

UNCLAS MEXICO 000172 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KCRM KWMN OTRA PREL MX
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR JANE NADY SIGMON, 
G/TIP SR COORDINATOR FOR INT'L PROGRAMS 
 
REF: STATE 2750 
 
¶1. Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Jane Nady 
Sigmon, Senior Coordinator for International Programs in the 
Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in 
Persons (G/TIP) for travel to Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, 
Tapachula, Mexico City and Cancun from January 14-20, 2007. 
The purpose of the visit to Mexico is to meet G/TIP grantees, 
civil society representatives and Government of Mexico 
officials involved in anti-TIP efforts. 
 
¶2.  Post control officer for the visit is Political Officer 
Walter R. Miller, telephone   52 (55) 5080-2000 ext 4806; fax 
  52 (55) 5080-2247; cell 202-468-7440; e-mail 
MillerWR@state.gov. 
 
¶3.  The Embassy and Consulates in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez 
are supporting the visit by assisting in transportation, 
lodging and meetings. All extra costs incurred during Ms. 
Sigmon's visit will be charged to the following fund cite: 
19/07/0113/2074/2074710320/011810/2705. 
 
¶4. The Department of State has designated Mexico City as a 
critical threat post due to the high level of crime and the 
ineffectiveness and corruption of Mexican law enforcement. 
Robberies at gunpoint, pick pocketing, purse snatching, 
taxicab abductions and quick-kidnappings continue to cause us 
concern.  Any hotel selected for you by the embassy will be 
safe, but it is still wise to store all valuables in a room 
safe or in a safe deposit box.  Leaving expensive-looking 
jewelry at home and wearing a plastic watch will 
significantly improve your security profile.  The Embassy 
cautions travelers that they should never hail a cruising 
taxi (or "libre" taxi) but should instead use 
airport-sanctioned taxis, taxis operating from fixed sites 
("sitios), or a cab called for you by your hotel. 
 
¶5.  Mexico does have health concerns.  You should take normal 
tourist precautions with regard to drinking water, eating 
fresh fruits, vegetables and salads.  Some employees react to 
the pollution and high altitude; so take things slowly at 
first.  Travelers to Mexico City may require some time to 
adjust to the altitude (7000 ft.), which can adversely affect 
blood pressure, digestion, sleep, and energy level. 
Individuals with sickle cell trait should consult with the 
appropriate medical unit or their personal physician before 
commencing with travel.  Short-term (TDY) assignments carry 
an added risk because of the lack of time to acclimatize. 
Dehydration, stress, or illnesses compound the basic risks of 
high altitude. 
 
¶6.  We encourage you to access further security and health 
related information as well as post access  regulations for 
the region you are visiting at the Mission Mexico intranet 
homepage at http://mexicocity.state.gov/IntraMissMex.html or 
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov. 
 
 
Visit Mexico City's Classified Web Site at 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/mexicocity 
GARZA