Nicaragua Warden Message

CPC Rally in Managua

November 30, 2007

A rally of the Councils of Citizens Power (CPC) is planned for Friday, November 30 at 3:00 PM at the Plaza de la La Revolución, which is the area between the old cathedral and the Presidential palace.  CPC supporters from outside of Managua may be bussed in as early as 10:00 AM the day of the rally. The event may last as late as 8:00 PM. Expected crowd estimates range from 10,000 to 100,000.

The Nicaraguan Police intend to deploy resources to maintain public order.  The Regional Security Officer at the Embassy has notified all Embassy personnel to avoid travel in the affected areas; not to drive through any barricades encountered on the street; and to keep windows up, doors locked, and a cell phone in their vehicles. Traffic along North Highway will likely be heavy all day.

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 areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if in the vicinity of any demonstrations.

The U.S. Embassy in Managua is now located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua.  The U.S. Embassy in Managua can be reached 24/7 at 505-252-7100.  For emergencies (deaths, arrests, etc.) after hours, U.S. citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.

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

Additional contact information for the American Citizens Services unit is as follows:

Fax:              (505) 252-7304

Email:           ACS.Nicaragua@state.gov

Website:       http://managua.usembassy.gov

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

Updated information on travel and security in Nicaragua may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet and Travel Warning for Nicaragua at http://travel.state.gov, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov/wwc1.html, and the travel publication "A Safe Trip Abroad" at http://travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html.