Mexico establishes temporary entry restrictions due to Ebola outbreak

Published at: 29/05/2026 02:07 PM

The Mexican government has implemented a temporary restriction on entry into the country for international passengers, as a preventive measure in the face of the recent Ebola outbreak. This provision will be in effect for a period of 60 days and is specifically aimed at people who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan during the past three weeks.

The main purpose of the measure is to contain the possible entry of carriers of the virus in the face of the expected flow of international fans on the occasion of the 2026 World Cup. With this protocol, the authorities seek to safeguard public health during the celebration of the sporting event that will attract visitors from different regions of the world.

It is important to note that this restriction includes specific exceptions for certain groups of people. According to established regulations, the restriction will not apply to citizens who hold a Mexican passport or to foreigners who have a valid residence in the national territory.

With this action, health and migration authorities reinforce their border controls to mitigate epidemiological risks. The strategy is in addition to the security and health preparations that the country has prepared to manage the massive mobilization of people during the dates close to the World Cup tournament.

Mazo News Team