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Here is the latest ACS message:
Worldwide Caution
July 16, 2008
This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. In some countries, the rise in oil and food prices has caused political and economic instability and social unrest. American citizens are reminded to maintain a [...]

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Date:       July 8, 2008
To:          U.S. Embassy Warden System
Subject:   Foreign donations for Panamanian National Elections
Dear Wardens:  Please disseminate this message to U.S. citizens in your area.  Thank you.
Following is official information regarding donations to candidates for the 2009 general elections.
Article 190, paragraph 3, of the Panamanian Electoral Code [...]

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I finally received my ACS email and it was in both English and Spanish, so I will publish it again.
American Consul Visits Chiriquí
Attention U.S. citizens
An American Consul from the United States will be in Chiriquí to offer certain services to American citizens during the following schedule:
Friday, June 20, 2008
David, Hotel Nacional de David, from 10:00 [...]

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I haven’t received my email, but received this from a CC reader. I will go ahead and post it to keep it timely.
Dear Chiriqui Wardens:
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the Consular Section is
planning a visit to David, Chiriqui and we come to you for assistance
in making it a successful visit. An ACS Foreign [...]

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I just received the following ACS message.

THE U.S. CONSULAR SECTION (AMERICAN CITIZENS SERVICES, FEDERAL BENEFITS, AND VISAS UNITS) WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
(ONE DAY ONLY) DUE TO TRAINING

The American Citizens Services, Federal Benefits, and Visas Units of the U.S. Consular Section, U.S. Embassy Panama, located in Building 520, Clayton, [...]

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I just received the following message from ACS.
January 17, 2008
This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. [...]

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WARDEN MESSAGE - UPDATE:
The U.S. Embassy would like to alert the American Community to the following information:Due to the possibility of violent protests throughout Panama City during morning rush hour, the Consular section, will delay its opening on Thursday, February 14 to 9:00 a.m. The demonstrations are in response to the killing of a member [...]

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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 [...]

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I just received the following ACS message:
Date: 29 January 2008
To: U.S. Embassy Warden System
Subject: Passports for Minors – Parental Consent - New Passports Fees
To protect children from abduction, and to address concerns regarding runaway children, beginning February 1, both parents will be required to personally appear at a passport acceptance facility, passport agency or U.S. [...]

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The following ACS message was posted on another site.
United States Embassy Panama
CONSULAR SECTION
CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEETS
E-MAIL: Panama-ACS@state.gov
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PANAMA
U.S. Citizens traveling by air to and from the Panama must present a valid passport when entering or re-entering the United States. Sea travelers must have a valid U.S. passport (or other original proof of U.S. citizenship, [...]

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