Alerts for Americans
Recent Announcements & Messages for U.S. Citizens
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Reminder for U.S. Citizens during Carnival
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City reminds U.S. citizens that as the Carnival holiday approaches in Panama next week, there are several precautions U.S. citizens in Panama may take in order to ensure a safe and secure holiday.
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Security Message Update 2 - Martyrs' Day in Panama - January 8, 2013
As an update to the previously released message regarding a Martyrs’ Day march, the U.S. Embassy has learned that the march has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 9, at 1600 hours from Ancon Hill to the memorial at the old Balboa High School. A ceremony will also reportedly take place at 0900 at the memorial.
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Security Message Update - Martyrs' Day in Panama - January 6, 2013
This is a update from the earlier message sent concerning the Martyrs’ Day March that will take place on Monday, January 7, 2013. We have learned that the march will conclude at the old Balboa High School near the Panama Canal Administration Building rather than the Balboa Academy location in Ciudad Saber.
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Security Message - Martyrs' Day in Panama - January 3rd, 2013
Martyrs' Day is a Panamanian holiday which commemorates the January 9, 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone. The incident is considered to be a significant factor in the U.S. decision to transfer control of the Canal Zone to Panama through the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - October 26, 2012
This Emergency message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Panama that throughout the morning of October 26th, various groups have held protests at multiple locations throughout Panama City.
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - October 22, 2012
A number of groups are calling for protests in Panama City and elsewhere in the country. Protests may lead to road and highway closures, disruption of traffic, and possible violence. There are reports that the road linking Panama City to Colon has been closed.
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - October 19, 2012
This Emergency Message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Panama to violent protests currently taking place in Colon. Panamanian media is broadcasting scenes of violent protests.
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Latest Messages for U.S. Citizens - October 16, 2012
Absentee ballots have already been delivered to overseas voters. Every U.S. citizen who requested an absentee ballot and selected the fax or email delivery option should have it by now. Please vote and take steps to return your voted ballot promptly so your vote will count.
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Message for U.S. Citizens - October 11, 2012
Town Hall. When: Friday, November 2nd, 2012 Where: Ambassador’s Residence Time: 2:30 p.m. Town hall begins (2:00 p.m. Doors open) [pdf 56KB]
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Message for U.S. Citizens - September 14, 2012
Due to the September 11th anniversary and ongoing incidents of violence worldwide, U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
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Message for U.S. Citizens - August 31, 2012
U.S. Vice Consul visits David and Boquete, Chiriqui on Tuesday September 11 and Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Message for U.S. Citizens - August 31, 2012
U.S. Ambassador Farrar visits Bocas del Toro on Thursday, September 13, 2012
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WORLDWIDE CAUTION - July 18, 2012
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.
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SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS: Recent Worldwide Terrorist Activities - May 17, 2012
Due to recent terrorist activity worldwide, we again urge U.S. citizens and staff at U.S. missions to exercise caution and vary their routes and times when traveling to and from work and pay close attention to their personal security.
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American Citizen Registration/Warden System and Messages
Americans who are traveling or living in Panama should consider registering with the Department of State. Registration makes your presence and whereabouts known, in case it is necessary for a consular officer to contact you in an emergency.
WORLDWIDE CAUTION TRAVEL ALERT
- Please see http://travel.state.gov/ for the most current and updated travel alert information. While we make every effort to ensure our website posts all current information for U.S. citizens, occasionally updates are available more quickly on travel.state.gov, the primary source for our website content.
Latest security information
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For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States 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). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.
In case of an emergency, please contact the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Unit at panama-acs@state.gov or call 011 507 317 5000.
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