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 …

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 …

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay Security Message for US Citizens Soccer Hooliganism October 10, 2017 Last weekend a soccer match in Pedro Juan Caballero turned violent when supporters of the two teams clashed in the stands, leaving four people injured. As a reminder, soccer hooliganism is a reality in Paraguay as it is in South America …

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 …

As we commemorate the 16th anniversary of the September 11attacks, we ask the U.S. citizen community in Paraguay to remember the thousands of innocent victims lost on September 11, 2001.  We honor the heroic sacrifice of the men and women who risked their lives that day so that others might survive, and we send our thoughts and …

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 …

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 …

The U.S. Embassy in Asuncion cordially invites you to a special town hall meeting in Ciudad Del Este on Tuesday, August 1st at the Centro Cultural Paraguayo Americano (CCPA). The town hall meeting, led by Chargé d’ Affaires, Hugo Rodriguez, will discuss the services offered by the embassy. Please know that due to limited seating, the …

Please be advised that the ongoing campesino demonstrations continue in downtown Asuncion through the day and could turn violent.  Protestors are currently in the area of Calle Palma and 15 de Agosto, though the entire downtown and Costanera zone is subject to disruption.  There is increased police presence, and some businesses in the area have …

The Embassy has received information of a planned demonstration (size unknown) this evening at 18:30 in front of the embassy at the corner of Avda. Mariscal Lopez and Avda. Kubitschek. Protesters plan to gather for a “Global Peace Against Nuclear Conflict” and the demonstration may disrupt traffic in the area. Even demonstrations intended to be …

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 …

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay April 4, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: UPDATE 4 – Scheduled Protest April 5 at 8:30 am   There is a possible demonstration on Wednesday April 5, taking place at Parque Seminario, located on 25 De Mayo and Avenida Kubitschek, south of the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration is scheduled to …

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay April 3, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: UPDATE 3 – Scheduled Protests at 6:00 pm   There is a scheduled demonstration this afternoon at 6:00 pm at La Plaza de Armas, located in downtown Asunción near the Congressional building and site of the initial protests of 31 March.  In addition, …

U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay April 2, 2017 Security Message for US Citizens: UPDATE 2 – Scheduled Protest at 4:00 pm   There is a scheduled demonstration this afternoon at 4:00 pm at la plaza Herminio Giménez, located on Fray Luis de Granada, one block east of Avenida Brasilia in the Mariscal Lopez neighborhood of 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 …

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. …

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.  …

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 …