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Political Demonstration - June 27, 2008

Local civil organizations are planning a national march in Managua, starting at the Princess Hilton Hotel at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 27, 2008. 

The Route:

From the Hilton Princess Hotel the participants will march north towards the Rotunda Ruben Dario (Metrocentro), continue north in front of the National Cathedral, and keep marching to the underpass in front of Laguna Tiscapa.  At the underpass, they will make a left towards the Military Hospital, and then turn north towards the Crown Plaza Hotel.  They will march through the rotunda at the corner of Plaza Inter Mall and continue north, passing the National Assembly.  The march will conclude at the Gonzalez Theater on Carretera Norte.

We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can possibly escalate into violence.  U.S. citizens are therefore urged to exercise caution.

The Embassy’s Regional Security Officer has recommended that Embassy personnel not drive through barricades encountered on the street, that they keep windows up and doors locked in their vehicles, and that they carry a cell phone.

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 Country Specific Information and Travel Warning for Nicaragua at http://travel.state.gov, the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html, and the travel publication "A Safe Trip Abroad" at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html.