Alert: December 20 Demonstration in Panama City
December 20, 2024, marks the 35th anniversary of Operation Just Cause. Historically on this date, demonstrations have occurred at various points throughout Panama City, including outside the U.S. Embassy in Clayton. Although no demonstrations are currently expected to occur in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy, a demonstration is planned at 9:00 AM at Parque Porras in the Bella Vista area of Panama City. The Embassy will be closed on December 20, as it is an official Panamanian holiday.
Actions to Take Should Protests Occur:
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Exercise caution when traveling and plan routes accordingly.
- Contact local authorities (dial 911) for any immediate health or safety concerns.
- Register for STEP (link below) and refer to our website for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens.
For assistance:
U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
+507 317-5000
Panama-ACS@state.gov
https://pa.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444
Panama Country Information
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