Tillerson could shut down consulate in Alexandria

The US State Department under Secretary Rex Tillerson has reportedly considered closing some consulates and embassies around the world, including the one in Alexandria, as mentioned in an extensive report by Bloomberg Businessweek. Tillerson’s redesign of the State Department “is expected to cut spending by USD 5 bn to USD 10 bn and slash about 8% of career staff.” The US Consulate in Alexandria only reopened in November following a period of operating from a temporary location.