Demonstration Alert: San Jose (Costa Rica), Protest scheduled to take place at the Plaza de la Democracia on March 29

The Embassy is alerting U.S. citizens of a protest scheduled to take place at the Plaza de la Democracia, located directly south of the Legislative Assembly in San José, on Saturday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m.  Several groups, including Partido Izquierda Costarricense and Partido Revolucionario de las y los Trabajadores, are sponsoring this event to protest U.S. policies. 

Recommendations: 

• Be aware that peaceful protests may turn violent without warning. 

• Expect potential traffic disruptions in the Central Market area of San José on Saturday. 

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

Stay Informed: 

• Monitor local media for updates. 

• Follow the instructions of local authorities. 

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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