WARDEN MESSAGE
Feb 13th, 2008 by Don Ray
My email today contained the following ACS Massage:
The U.S. Embassy would like to alert the American Community to the
following information:Due to violent protests throughout Panama City, the Ambassador has
advised employees of the U.S. Embassy to stay home until further notice.
Due to this advisory, consular services will be curtailed on February
13, 2008.For personal security and safety reason U.S. Citizens are therefore
urged to avoid Punta Pacifica/Paitilla neighborhoods of Panama City and
the area around the University of Panama where the demonstrations will
occur. By avoiding these areas you minimize risk and avoid turning
yourself into a potential target as an innocent bystander. U.S.
Citizens should also exercise additional caution at all times when
moving around city.For updated information on the security situation in Panama, please
contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy at
207-7000. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in The
Clayton Building (formerly Fort Clayton Building 520) in the Clayton
section of Panama. The Consular Section fax is 207-7278. The Embassy
web site is http://usembassy.state.gov/panama and e-mails should be
address to Panama-ACS@state.gov.
