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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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My current plans are to take a little time off this coming week. If you visit Chiriquí Chatter and don’t find a new post, then there is a good likelihood that I am not here. Don’t expect emails to be answered, until I return, because I may not have Internet access. For the same reason, [...]

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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 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 other day when I received the latest ACS warnings, I decided to send an email to the US Embassy in Panama asking if they had new information on Panama’s Visa change and pending vaccination requirements.
I just received the following email which includes my original request:
From: Panama, ACS
To: donray@chiriquichatter.net
Subject: RE: Panama Visa and Vaccination requirements
Date: [...]

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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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