WARDEN MESSAGE

Political Unrest in Honduras - June 29, 2009

This Warden Message is to advise U.S. citizens in Nicaragua, particularly those residing in or traveling to the border region between Nicaragua and Honduras, of the possibility for civil unrest due to the current unstable political and security situation in Honduras.  The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa has recommended that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice. 

American Citizens considering travel to Honduras should monitor the situation via media sources, including TV and radio when possible, and via the internet.  Public Announcements for U.S. Citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa will be posted here: http://honduras.usembassy.gov/acs_pubannounc2009.html

Spontaneous demonstrations take place in Nicaragua from time to time in response to regional and local political events.  We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possible escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website www.travel.state.gov , where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html , which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

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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, American citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.  The American Citizens Services 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.