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Political Protests at the U.S. Embassy in Managua – Oct 29, 2009

The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua advises U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Nicaragua that large numbers of political protestors have gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua.  As a result, the U.S. Embassy has suspended all routine consular services for the afternoon of Thursday, October 29, 2009. 

These anti-U.S. protests may continue for several days, and have the potential to turn violent.  Protestors have thrown bottles and other objects, and launched explosive “morteros” at the Embassy.  Local police thus far have made little effort to control these demonstrations.  U.S. citizens considering visiting the U.S. Embassy should monitor the situation via media sources, including TV and radio when possible, and via the internet.  Any updates on the situation will be posted on the U.S. Embassy’s website:  http://nicaragua.usembassy.gov/travel_warnings.html. 

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website (http://nicaragua.usembassy.gov) and 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, 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.