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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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Here is the latest ACS message:
U.S. Consular Section Closing ? (Move To New Location) - Thursday, August 30 To Friday, September 14, 2007
The U.S. Consular Section will be closed during the move to its new location in Clayton, Edificio 783, Avenida Demetrio Basilio Lakas
This is a change on previous notice sent 7/26/07. The US Embassy [...]

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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 [...]

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Here is the latest ACS notice.
Date: 26 July 2007
To: U.S. Embassy Warden System
Subject: U.S. Consular Section Closing – September 4-14, 2007
Dear Wardens: Please [...]

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The latest ACS message:
June 04, 2007
This Travel Warning updates ongoing security concerns in Colombia and reminds American citizens of those concerns. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued January 18, 2006.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Colombia. Violence by narcoterrorist groups and other criminals continues to affect [...]

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The latest ACS message:
May 31, 2007
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert American citizens to continuing nationwide demonstrations throughout Venezuela in the wake of the government’s decision not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television. In light of the current environment, it is recommended that the American public carefully consider the [...]

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Here is the latest ACS message - received only 2 days late.

Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
April 10, 2007
This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 11, 2006 and expires on October 9, 2007.

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Date: 2 April 2007Subject: Online Voting Survey
The U.S. Embassy is sending this message to registered American citizens to inform them that the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), through the Overseas Vote Foundation, is conducting a survey on absentee voting. EAC has asked for the State Department’s [...]

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Today, Mr. J. Michael Hammett (right) and Mr. Raul Merino (left), from the ACS offices in Panama City, met with US citizens in the Gran Nacional Hotel in David. My previous posted notification for today’s meeting is located here.
Incase you were unable to make either the David meeting or the one in Boquete, here is [...]

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