Demonstration Notice

February 3, 2016

The Embassy has received reports of a planned protest march this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., starting near Town Hall and moving to the Presidential Secretariat.  Expect police presence and heavy traffic congestion.  U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area during the protest march.We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn violent.  Please exercise caution if in the vicinity of any demonstrations, monitor media coverage of local events, and be aware of surroundings at all times.