Worldwide Caution – December 06, 2017

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

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Peaceful ANDE Demonstration

Please be advised that a peaceful protest that started in front of Ande Electric Co. on Avenida España has now moved to 25 de Mayo and Kubitschek. At this time, the exact number of protesters is unknown.  Please anticipate major congestion throughout this area. While demonstrations and protests are generally peaceful in Paraguay, they can …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Changes to Federal Benefit Services

U.S. Embassy – Asuncion, Paraguay Message for U.S. Citizens Changes to Federal Benefit Services September 22, 2017 The Department of State and the Social Security Administration recently updated an interagency agreement, changing the services that most consular sections perform on behalf of the Social Security Administration. Effective October 2, 2017, the Social Security Administration requires …

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Worldwide Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …

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Town Hall Meeting – Asuncion – September 7, 2017

The U.S. Embassy in Asuncion cordially invites the U.S. citizen community and federal beneficiaries to a special town hall meeting on Thursday, September 7th, to discuss social security programs and federal benefits topics. The town hall meeting, led by a Regional Federal Benefits Officer from San Jose, Costa Rica, will include a question and answer …

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Security Message for US Citizens: Ongoing Protests – Avoid Presidential compound and area near the U.S. Embassy

Local media is reporting that the ongoing campesino demonstrators are currently marching towards the presidential compound which is directly adjacent to the U.S. Embassy compound on Mariscal Lopez Avenue. Security personnel are already making preparations that may include road blocks near the embassy. Mission personnel have been advised to consider departing the compound earlier than …

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UPDATE 5 and Use of website for future demonstration information

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay April 5, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: Update 5 and Use of website for future demonstration information   The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that prior travel restrictions to the downtown area have been lifted for official personnel, and the prior recommendation of a dusk-to-dawn curfew has ended.  While no …

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UPDATE 1 – Unscheduled Protests – Avoid Downtown Asuncion

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay April 1, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: UPDATE 1 – Unscheduled Protests – Avoid Downtown Asuncion   DOWNTOWN: Violence downtown subsided at approximately 11:00 PM last night.  While the situation is calm this morning, there is the potential for protests to resume with little to no notice.  Travel to the …

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Unscheduled Protest

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay March 31, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: Unscheduled Protest – Avoid Downtown Asuncion   Please be advised that anti-amendment protests are ongoing downtown this afternoon into this evening, especially in the area of the Congress. There is no clear timeline for termination of the protests or votes on the amendment. …

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World Wide Caution

World Wide Caution  March 4, 2017   As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  …

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Pro/Anti-American Demonstrations near Embassy

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay Security Message for US Citizens: Pro/Anti-American Demonstrations near Embassy January 20, 2017   The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that both pro/anti-American groups are scheduled to demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy along Avenida Mariscal Lopez on January 20, 2017. The Embassy has instructed official personnel today to avoid the …

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