WARDEN MESSAGE

Politically Motivated Violence in Puerto Cabezas - April 06, 2008

There has reportedly been an outbreak of politically motivated violence in Puerto Cabezas following an altercation between opponents of municipal elections and supporters of municipal elections.

The airport in Puerto Cabezas is operating intermittently and several people have been stranded.  The Regional Security Officer at the Embassy is notifying all Embassy personnel to avoid travel to or within Nicaragua’s North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN). 

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the affected areas if possible, and to exercise caution if in the vicinity of any demonstrations.

The U.S. Embassy in Managua is located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua.  The U.S. Embassy in Managua can be reached 24/7 at 011-505-2-252-7100.  For emergencies (deaths, arrests, etc.) after hours, U.S. citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.  The ACS unit is also available by email at ACS.Managua@state.gov.  

General information regarding consular services is available by calling 011-505-2-252-7888.  Non-emergency services for U.S. citizens are available Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, except on Nicaraguan and U.S. holidays.

U.S. citizens are urged to register and update their contact information at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui.