Demonstration Alert: San Jose (Costa Rica), Planned Protest at U.S. Embassy San Jose on January 10, 2026 

Location:  U.S. Embassy in San José, in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas. 

Event:  A protest is scheduled to take place Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the U.S. Embassy in San José, in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas.  The group intends to protest “Trump out of Latin America.” 

Actions to Take:  

• Avoid the area near the U.S. embassy in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas, San José. 

• Be aware of your surroundings.  

• Monitor local media for updates.  

• Follow the instructions of local authorities.  

• Remember that Costa Rican law prohibits foreigners from participating in political demonstrations.  

Assistance:     

U.S. Embassy San José, Costa Rica     

+506 2519-2000     

ACSSanJose@state.gov     

https://cr.usembassy.gov/   

State Department – Consular Affairs     

+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444 

Costa Rica Country Information     

Costa Rica International Travel Information  (travel.state.gov )     

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