Security Update – U. S. Embassy Panama
Security Update – U. S. Embassy Panama
Location: Colon, Panama
Event: La Alianza Causa Justa Colon is advertising two days of protests in the Colon area, February 3-4. There is a likelihood of civil unrest and an increase in violent criminal activity typically associated with these types of protests. These protests will include the closure of major roads in/around the city.
U.S. Embassy Panama has prohibited the travel of all Embassy personnel to Colon during the aforementioned dates.
Actions to Take: Avoid the area of Colon February 3-4.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
+507 317-5000
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444
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