From: "U.S. Dept of State Listserver" Subject: DOSTRAVEL Mexico Consular Information Sheet 06/08/99 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:23:50 GMT Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Reply-To: "U.S. Dept of State Listserver" Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:2247 Path: world!bzs Sender: US Dept of State Travel Warnings Message-ID: <199906102025.PAA92216@piglet.cc.uic.edu> Approved: usenet@world.std.com Distribution: wstd Comments: To: dostravel@uic.edu Lines: 534 Mexico - Public Announcement February 19, 1999 Civil defense officials in the states of Jalisco and Colima are closely monitoring activity at the Volcan de Colima, (also known as Volcan de Fuego), located in the south-central Mexican state of Jalisco. The volcano produced a number of gas exhalations, explosions and ash falls in February 1999. There is also an active lava flow on the south side of the mountain. A major eruption is possible. Civil defense officials have evacuated the sparsely populated area within 10 kilometers of the crater of the volcano. U.S. citizens should exercise caution if planning to travel to the area surrounding the volcano. They should contact the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico at 011-523-825-3429 for the latest information. Updated information may also be obtained in Spanish at website http://www.ucol.mx/volcan. For further information about travel to Mexico, please consult the December 4, 1998 Public Announcement on firearms and the latest Consular Information Sheet for Mexico. This Public Announcement expires on June 18, 1999. Mexico - Public Announcement December 4, 1998 The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against taking any type of firearm or ammunition into Mexico without prior written authorization from the Mexican authorities. Entering Mexico with a firearm or a single round of ammunition carries a penalty of up to five years in jail, even if the firearm or ammunition is taken into Mexico unintentionally. The Mexican government strictly enforces its laws restricting the entry of firearms and ammunition along all land borders and at air and seaports. This has resulted in arrests, convictions, and long prison sentences for U.S. citizens, even those who unintentionally crossed the border with firearms or ammunition in their possession. U.S. citizens approaching Mexico along the land border who realize they are in possession of unauthorized firearms or ammunition should not seek to enter Mexico. The only way to legally import firearms and/or ammunition into Mexico is to secure a permit in advance from the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. or from a Mexican Consulate. Notice to Mariners: Vessels entering Mexican waters with firearms or ammunition on board must have a permit previously issued by the Mexican Embassy or a Mexican Consulate. Mariners do not avoid prosecution for arms smuggling by declaring their weapons at the port of entry. Mariners who have obtained a Mexican firearm permit should contact port officials before traveling to receive guidance on the specific procedures used to report and secure weapons and ammunition. This Public Announcement supersedes the August 3, 1998 Public Announcement on firearms to reflect the information pertaining to mariners. For further information about traveling to Mexico, please consult the latest Consular Information Sheet for Mexico. This Public Announcement expires on November 30, 1999. Mexico - Consular Information Sheet June 8, 1999 COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Mexico covers an area of 1,972,500 sq. km. or 761,000 sq. miles. It is about three times the size of Texas. The capital is located in Mexico City. The population of the area around Mexico City is about 20 million, the largest concentration of population in the world. The latest estimate (in 1997) has the population of Mexico at 95 million with an annual growth rate of 1.8%. Mexico has a chief executive--president, a bicameral legislative, a judicial system with a supreme court, local and federal systems, an administrative subdivision of 31 states and a federal district. Mexico has a rapidly developing economy and has sought economic prosperity through liberalization of its trade regime. The climate ranges from tropical to desert and the terrain consists of coastal lowlands, central high plateaus, and mountains up to 18,000 feet. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Proof of citizenship and photo identification are required for entry by all U.S. citizens. A U.S. passport is recommended, but other U.S. citizenship documents (certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, consular report of birth abroad, or a certificate of citizenship) are acceptable. In accordance with Mexican entry requirements, U.S. citizens boarding flights to Mexico should be prepared to present one of these documents as proof of U.S. citizenship along with photo identification. A visa is not required for a tourist/transit stay of up to 180 days. A tourist card, issued by Mexican consulates and most airlines serving Mexico, is required. As of July 1, 1999, the Government of Mexico charges U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico9s interior an entry fee of $15.00 per person. Minors require notarized consent from parent(s) if traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else9s custody. Mexican regulations limit the value of goods brought into Mexico by U.S. citizens arriving by air or sea to $300 per person and by land to $50 per person. Amounts exceeding the duty-free limit are subject to a 32.8 percent tax. Upon arrival in Mexico, business travelers must complete a form (FM-N 30 days) authorizing the conduct of business, but not employment, for a 30-day period. For further information concerning entry requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of Mexico at 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, telephone (202)736-1000, or any Mexican consulate in major U.S. cities. U.S. citizens planning to work or live in Mexico should apply for the appropriate Mexican visa (FM-2 or 3). U.S. citizens planning to participate in humanitarian aid missions, human rights advocacy groups or international observer delegations should contact the nearest Mexican Consulate or Embassy for guidance on how to obtain the appropriate visa before traveling to Mexico. This is particularly relevant in light of the tension and polarization in the state of Chiapas. Such activities performed while visiting on a tourist visa may draw unfavorable attention from Mexican authorities. Mexican immigration law prohibits foreigners from engaging in political activity. U.S. citizens have been detained, expelled or deported for violating their tourist visa status. Tourists should avoid demonstrations and other activities that may be deemed political by Mexican authorities. In 1998 and 1999, U.S. citizens and other foreigners were detained in Chiapas and expelled from Mexico for allegedly violating their visa status or interfering in Mexican internal politics. DUAL NATIONALITY: As of March 20, 1998, Mexican law recognizes dual nationality for Mexicans by birth, meaning those born in Mexico or born abroad to Mexican parents. U.S. citizens who are also Mexican nationals are considered Mexican by local authorities. Their dual nationality status could therefore hamper U.S. government efforts to provide consular protection. Dual nationals are not, however, subject to compulsory military service. Travelers possessing both U.S. and Mexican nationalities must carry with them proof of their citizenship of both countries. Under Mexican law, dual nationals entering or departing Mexico must identify themselves as Mexican. TAXICAB CRIME: Robbery assaults on passengers in taxis are frequent and violent, with passengers subjected to beating, shootings and sexual assault. U.S. citizens visiting Mexico City should absolutely avoid taking any taxi not summoned by telephone or contacted in advance at the airport. In December 1997, a U.S. citizen was murdered in a taxi robbery. When in need of a taxi, telephone a radio taxi or 3sitio2 (pronounced 3C-T-O2). Ask the dispatcher for the driver9s name and the cab9s license plate number. If you walk to a 3sitio2 taxi stand, use only a driver known to you. Ask the hotel concierge or other responsible individual calling on your behalf to write down the license plate number of the cab that you entered. Passengers arriving at Mexico City9s Benito Juarez International Airport should take only airport taxis (yellow, with an airport symbol on the door) after pre-paying the fare at one of the special booths inside the airport. Radio taxis may be called at tel. 5-271-9146, 5-271-9058, and 5-272-6125 (within Mexico). U.S. citizens should avoid taking taxis parked outside the Bellas Artes Theater, in front of nightclubs, restaurants or cruising throughout the city. ADDITIONAL CRIME INFORMATION: Crime in Mexico continues at high levels, especially in Mexico City. Low apprehension and conviction rates of criminals contribute to the high crime rate. Metropolitan areas other than the capital have lower but still serious levels of crime. Travelers should leave valuables and irreplaceable items in a safe place. All visitors are encouraged to make use of hotel safes when available, avoid wearing obviously expensive jewelry or designer clothing, and carry only the cash or credit cards that will be needed on each outing. Travelers are discouraged from bringing very large amounts of cash into Mexico, as officials may suspect money laundering or other criminal activity. During 1998, criminal activity in Mexico City continued at 1996 and 19979s high rates, with marked increase in the level of violence of the crimes committed, including a significant incidence of sexual assaults against women. The most frequently reported crimes involve taxi robberies, armed robbery, pickpocketing and purse snatching. In several cases, tourists report that uniformed men are the crime perpetrators, stopping vehicles and seeking money or assaulting and robbing tourists walking late at night. The area behind the U.S. Embassy and the Zona Rosa, a restaurant/shopping area near the Embassy, are frequent sites of street crime against foreigners. Caution should be exercised when walking in these areas. Any U.S. citizen victims of crime in Mexico are encouraged to report the incident to the nearest police headquarters and to the nearest U.S. consular office. U.S. citizens should be very cautious in using ATM cards and machines in Mexico. If an ATM machine must be used, it should be only during the business day at large protected facilities (preferably inside commercial establishments, rather than at a glass-enclosed, highly visible ATM machine on streets where criminals can observe financial transactions.) Tourists and residents should avoid driving alone at night anywhere in Mexico City. In a new tactic, thieves stop lone drivers at night, force them to ingest large quantities of alcohol and rob them of ATM and credit cards. A U.S. citizen was killed in such an assault in 1998. Mexican authorities subsequently arrested policemen suspected in the murder. U.S. citizens are advised to exercise good judgment when ordering beverages in nightclubs and bars, especially at night. Some establishments may contaminate or drug the drinks to gain control over the patron. Victims, who are almost always unaccompanied, have been robbed of personal property, abducted and held while their credit cards were used at various businesses and ATM locations around the city. U.S. citizens should not hitchhike, accept rides from, or offer rides to strangers anywhere in Mexico. Kidnapping, including the kidnapping of non-Mexicans, is increasing. 3Express2 kidnappings have reportedly taken place on well-traveled highways such as the Toluca Highway leading out of Mexico City. These kidnappings are an attempt to get quick cash in exchange for the release of any individual, and do not appear to target the wealthy. U.S. businesses with offices in Mexico or concerned U.S. citizens may contact the Embassy or any U.S. Consulate to discuss precautions to take. Travelers should exercise caution when traveling on all highways in Mexico and use toll(3cuota2) roads whenever possible. Criminal assaults occur on highways throughout Mexico. Reported incidents include robbery, kidnapping and the 1998 murder of an Egyptian diplomat. The U.S. Embassy advises its personnel to exercise extreme caution when traveling on any Mexican highways and not to travel on highways after dark for safety reasons. U.S. citizens planning to travel on any Mexican highways should follow this advice. All bus travel should be during daylight and on first-class conveyances. Although there have been several reports of bus hijackings and robberies on 3toll2 roads, buses on 3toll2 roads have a markedly lower rate of incidents than buses (second and third class) that travel the less secure 3free2 highways. While many of the assaults have occurred in daylight, the Embassy nevertheless encourages daytime travel to lower the chance of vehicle accidents. Tourists should not hike alone in backcountry areas or walk alone on lightly frequented beaches, ruins or trails. In 1998 three Americans were killed in separate incidents when they ventured alone into such areas. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State9s pamphlet 3A Safe Trip Abroad2 for ways to promote a more trouble-free journey. This pamphlet, as well as others such as 3Tips for Travelers to Mexico,2 are available by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402, via the Internet at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su docs, or via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page at http://travel.state.gov. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Adequate medical care can be found in all major cities. Health facilities in Mexico City are excellent. Care in more remote areas is limited. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to the United States can be very costly. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services, and U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide payment for medical services outside the United States. MEDICAL INSURANCE: Uninsured travelers who require medical care overseas may face extreme difficulties. Check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation. Ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. Useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure "Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad," available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page or autofax: (202) 647-3000. OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Information on vaccinations and other health precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1- 877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via their Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov. Air pollution in Mexico City and Guadalajara is severe, especially from December to May. SECURITY IN CHIAPAS: The Embassy strongly recommends that U.S. citizen traveling to the state of Chiapas exercise extreme caution. The Mexican military has reestablished authority in rural towns and villages. However, armed rebels are still present in some areas of the state. Tension and violence ebb and flow, especially in areas traditionally affected by political conflict. Those areas include the mountain highlands north of San Cristobal de las Casas, the municipality of Ocosingo, and the entire southeastern jungle portion of the state east of Comitan. Some segments of the local population resent the presence of foreigners and express their hostility openly. For further information, please see the U.S. State Department9s Report on Human Rights Practices at: http://www.state.gov. U.S. citizens traveling to Chiapas are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for further security information prior to traveling to the region. The Popular Revolutionary Army (EPR) launched a series of small attacks in seven states, including Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla and the state of Mexico. The EPR continues to engage in such activities. There was no evidence that U.S. citizens or other tourists were targeted. However, several Mexican military police and civilians were killed or injured. While Mexican government authorities have taken steps to prevent further incidents, they may occur again. U.S. citizens may encounter military roadblocks while traveling, and tourists should be prepared to show identification and have vehicles searched. Army roadblocks are most common in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca. TRAVELING TO CIUDAD JUAREZ: In the 1990s Juarez has become the focal point for narcotics smuggling along this stretch of the border. Several U.S. citizens have been murdered, others kidnapped and scores imprisoned after involving themselves in drugs. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid any involvement with controlled substances or those who deal in them. U.S. citizens should be alert to their surroundings when visiting the entertainment district to the West of Avenida Juarez. DRUG PENALTIES: Penalties for drug offenses are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences up to 25 years and fines. As in the U.S., purchase of controlled medication requires a doctor9s prescription. The Mexican list of controlled medication differs from the U.S., and Mexican public health laws concerning controlled medication are unclear and often enforced selectively. The U.S. Embassy recommends against U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico for the sole purpose of buying prescription drugs. U.S. citizens have been arrested and their medicine confiscated by Mexican authorities, even though a physician provides a prescription and a licensed Mexican pharmacist fills it. Possession of any amounts of prescription medicine (especially psychotropic drugs such as Valium) brought from the U.S. can result in arrest if Mexican authorities suspect abuse or if the quantity of the prescription medicine exceeds the amount required for several days9 use. Travelers should check with the nearest Mexican consulate before traveling to Mexico to purchase medication or with medication prescribed in the U.S. FIREARMS PENALTIES: The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against taking any type of firearm or ammunition into Mexico without prior written authorization from the Mexican authorities. Entering Mexico with a firearm or a single round of ammunition carries a penalty of up to five years in jail, even if the firearm or ammunition is taken into Mexico unintentionally. The Mexican government strictly enforces its laws restricting the entry of firearms and ammunition along all land borders and at air and seaports. This has resulted in arrests, convictions, and long prison sentences for U.S. citizens, even those who unintentionally crossed the border with firearms or ammunition in their possession. U.S. citizens approaching Mexico along the land border who realize they are in possession of unauthorized firearms or ammunition should not seek to enter Mexico. The only way to legally import firearms and/or ammunition into Mexico is to secure a permit in advance from the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. or from a Mexican Consulate, regardless of whether the firearm is legally registered in the U.S. Vessels entering Mexican waters with firearms or ammunition on board must have a permit previously issued by the Mexican Embassy or a Mexican Consulate. Mariners do not avoid prosecution for arms smuggling by declaring their weapons at the port of entry. Mariners who have obtained a Mexican firearms permit should contact port officials before traveling to receive guidance on the specific procedures used to report and secure weapons and ammunition. ALIEN SMUGGLING: Anyone arrested for transporting aliens out of Mexico may be prosecuted by Mexican authorities for alien smuggling. Alien smuggling and harboring aliens is a serious felony offense in Mexico. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION FACILITIES: A number of facilities have opened in Mexico which offer behavior modification therapy to teenagers and others suffering from drug addiction or other psychological disorders. Government of Mexico and local government standards, where they exist, may not meet standards for similar facilities in the United States. Parents planning to enroll minors in these facilities should take appropriate action to investigate the facility first. Please refer to our Fact Sheet: Behavior Modification Facilities at http://travel.state.gov/behavior_modification.html. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Mexico is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Safety of Public Transportation: Fair Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Good Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Fair Availability of Roadside Assistance: Fair DRIVING INFORMATION: U.S. driver9s licenses are valid in Mexico. Mexican insurance is required for all vehicles, including rental vehicles in Mexico. Travelers should obtain full coverage insurance when renting vehicles in Mexico. Travelers arriving in their own vehicle can easily obtain Mexican insurance on the U.S. side of the land border and should do so. If a traveler is involved in a vehicle accident resulting in damages or injuries to another party, the driver can be arrested and detained by Mexican authorities until a settlement is arranged with the injured party and/or, depending upon the extent of damages or injuries to the other party, the traveler may face charges filed by the Mexican judicial authorities. For additional information concerning Mexico driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, mandatory insurance, etc. you can contact the Mexico Government Tourist Organization (MGTO) at 1-800-44-MEXICO (639426). VOLCANIC ACTIVITY: Since December 1994, the Popocatepetl volcano, 38 miles southeast of Mexico City, has registered varying levels of seismic activity including the release of vapor, gas, ash, and incendiary material. Depending on the levels of activity, the Mexican National Center for Disaster Prevention restricts access or closes parks and hiking trails on the mountain9s slopes. U.S. citizens planning to hike in the area should be alert to any warnings or signs posted, and should contact the Embassy for the latest information about seismic activity. Updated information may also be obtained at website http://www.cenapred.unam.mx./~jfg/cgi-bin/reporte/repo.sh.cgi Civil defense officials in the states of Jalisco and Colima are closely monitoring activity at the Volcan de Colima, (also known as Volcan de Fuego), located in south-central Jalisco. The volcano produced a number of gas exhalations, explosions and ash falls in February 1999. There is also active lava flow on the south side of the mountain. A major eruption is possible. U.S. citizens should exercise caution if planning to travel to the area surrounding the volcano. They should contact the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico at 011-523- 825-3429 for the latest information. Updated information may also be obtained in Spanish at website http://www.ucol.mx/volcan. TIME-SHARES AND REAL ESTATE: Mexican laws and practices regarding real estate, including time-shares are markedly different and far more complicated from those in the U.S. U.S. citizens purchasing real estate or time-shares should beware of the inherent risks involved in such a purchase and of the absolute need to obtain authoritative information and guidance prior to any real estate investment. Foreigners may be granted the right to own real property only under very specific conditions. The U.S. Embassy strongly recommends the use of competent local legal assistance for any real estate or business purchase. A list of local attorneys can be obtained from the U.S. Embassy or nearest Consulate in Mexico. Potential purchasers of real estate should also consider obtaining title insurance prior to investing in real property. Information on title insurance companies and investing in property in general can be obtained from the State Tourism Offices in Mexico. In Baja California, information can be obtained from the State Tourism Office at tel. 011-52-55-34-6300. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: Mexico customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Mexico of items such as antiquities, medications, medical equipment, business equipment, etc. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Mexico in Washington or one of the Mexican9s consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Mexico9s Civil Aviation Authority as Category 1 -- in compliance with international aviation safety standards for oversight of Mexico9s air carrier operations. For further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation within the U.S. at 1-800-322-7873, or visit FAA Internet home page at http://www.faa.gov/avr/iasa.htm. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) separately assesses some foreign air carriers for suitability as official providers of air services. For information regarding the DOD policy on specific carriers, travelers may contact the Pentagon at (703) 697-7288. REGISTRATION: U.S. citizens are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy or a consulate and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Mexico. Y2K INFORMATION: U.S. citizens contemplating traveling or residing abroad in late 1999 or early 2000 should be aware of potential difficulties. Travelers, especially those with special needs, may wish to consider taking practical precautions against possible disruptions of service triggered by the Y2K computer phenomenon. See also the Government of Mexico9s Internet homepage on Y2K issues at: http://www.y2K/ingles/ingnew/cuerpo.htm CHILDREN9S ISSUES: For information on international adoption of children, international parental child abduction, and international child support enforcement issues, please refer to our Internet address at http://travel.state.gov/children9s_issues.html or telephone (202) 736-7000. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE LOCATIONS: The U.S. Embassy is located in Mexico City at Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, telephone from the United States: 011-525-209-9100; within Mexico City: 5-209-9100; within Mexico 01-5-209-9100. - There are also U.S. Consulates General in: Ciudad Juarez at Avenida Lopez Mateos 924-N, telephone (52-16) 113000 Guadalajara at Progreso 175, telephone (52-38) 25-2998 Monterrey at Avenida Constitucion 411 Poniente 64000, telephone (52-83) 45-2120 Tijuana at Tapachula 96, telephone (52-66) 817400. Hermosillo at Ave. Monterrey 141, telephone (52-62) 172375 Matamoros at Ave. Primera 2002, telephone (52-88) 124402 Merida at Paseo Montejo 453, telephone (52-99) 25-5011 Nuevo Laredo at Calle Allende 3330, Col. Jardin, telephone (52-871)4- 0512. - There are Consular Agencies in: Acapulco at Hotel Acapulco Continental, Costera M. Aleman 121-Local 14, telephone 52-74-840-300/52-74-690-556. Cabo San Lucas at Blvd. Marina Y Perdregal #1, Local No. 3 Zona Centro, telephone (52-114) 3-35-66 Cancun at Plaza Caracol Two, third level, no. 320-323, Boulevard Kukulcan, km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, telephone (52-98) 83-02-72 Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo at Local 9, Plaza Ambiente, telephone (52-755) 3-11- 08. Mazatlan at Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Rodolfo T. Loaiza #202, Zona Dorada, 82110, telephone (52-69) 134-444 ext. 285 Puerto Vallarta at Edif. Vallarta, Plaza Zaragoza 160-Piso 2 Int-18, telephone (52-322)2-0069 San Luis Potosi at Francisco de P. Mariel 103-10, telephone (52-481)2- 1528 Oaxaca at Alcala 201, Deps. 206 telephone (52-951)4-3054; San Miguel de Allende at Dr. Hernandez Macias #72, telephone (52-415)2- 2357/2-0068; ***** This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1998, to add and update information concerning Country Description, Entry Requirements, Dual Nationality, Taxicab Crime, Additional Crime, Medical Facilities, Medical Insurance, Other Health Information, Security in Chiapas, Traveling to Ciudad Juarez, Drug Penalties, Firearms, Boat Information, Behavior Modification Facilities, Traffic Safety and Road Conditions, Driving Information, Volcanic Activity, Time Shares, Real Estate, Customs Regulations, Aviation Safety Oversight, Y2K and Embassy and Consulate locations.