Possible Demonstrations on June 27 and June 28

June 25, 2010

To: All American Citizens
From: American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section

The U.S. Embassy in Honduras advises American citizens visiting or residing in Honduras to be aware of possible demonstrations and roadblocks on June 27 and June 28. June 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the removal of former President Manuel Zelaya through a coup d'état.

The Embassy will remain open for business on June 28.

The Embassy strongly recommends that American citizens avoid large gatherings and do not try to pass roadblocks if they are encountered. American citizens should move away from any potential conflict between security forces and demonstrators and should monitor the situation via media sources, including television, radio and the internet.

The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and posts them on its website. Messages received via SMS to cell phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S. government travel advice.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website, where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238-5114, after hours telephone (504) 236-8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238-4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov; Webpage: http://honduras.usembassy.gov