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OSAC Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Department of State
Location: Commercial areas, Zone 16, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event: The U.S. Embassy has received credible information of an increased threat of inter-gang violence in commercial areas in Zone 16, Guatemala City, from now through this weekend (August 14-17, 2025). U.S. government personnel are advised to exercise caution in Zone 16.
Actions to take:
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, GuatemalaBoulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zone 16Website: https://gt.usembassy.gov/Phone: + (502) 2354-0000 Email: U.S. Citizens Services Navigator
Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada1-202-501-4444 from other countries
Visit the Guatemala Country Information and Travel Advisory page
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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