“The measure will help manage access to the building while maintaining security procedures for users and staff,” the diplomatic representation indicated.
This change in access comes after the demonstrations over the United States attack on Venezuela, which caused a group of people to gather in front of the Embassy this weekend.
During the protest, protesters spoke out against the military attack and arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In addition to chanting slogans, some people painted on the façade and threw eggs at the building.
The Embassy also noted that it will be monitoring the situation and did not rule out the possibility of rescheduling appointments. “The Embassy will continue to monitor the local situation and will share updated information if appointment times need to be modified,” he added.
For appointments at the US Embassy in Mexico City on Monday, January 5, customers with visa and citizenship appointments are asked to enter the embassy via the intersection of Casa de la Moneda and Presa Falcón. This measure helps manage access to the building while maintaining… pic.twitter.com/ZXoDGlT548
— US Embassy in Mexico (@USEmbassyMEX)
January 4, 2026
On January 3, 2026, a United States military attack in Venezuela resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, sparking a series of protests at the US embassy. In Mexico City, on January 3 and 4, protesters gathered in front of the embassy on Paseo de la Reforma.
During the protests, several violent incidents were recorded. The protesters, mostly Mexican and Venezuelan, expressed divided opinions on the US intervention. Mexicans rejected military intervention, while some Venezuelans living in Mexico celebrated the fall of Maduro. The tension caused verbal confrontations between both groups.
In addition, acts of vandalism were reported, such as graffiti on the facade of the embassy and the throwing of objects, including eggs.
