Demonstration Alert: San Jose (Costa Rica), Planned Protest at U.S. Embassy San José

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 3, 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 “in solidarity with Venezuela.”

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.  

For U.S. Embassy 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 International Travel Information  (travel.state.gov )    

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