Protests in Panama City
Aug 16th, 2007 by Don Ray
Here is the latest ACS message:
The Embassy wishes to advise U.S. citizens in Panama that the Government of Panama has decided to close all public schools today due to protests by construction workers in Panama City triggered by the death of a protester this week in Colon. While this left private schools the option to remain open, Embassy staffers are being advised to keep their children home to avoid possible dangers related to the protests. Parents who decide to send their children to school are being advised to carefully consider travel routes, road conditions, and possible road closures in and around the city.
U.S. citizens in Panama can contact the Consular Section at 207-7030 or panama-acs@state.gov for guidance on the security situation in the country.
