Location: Izabal and 22 municipalities in Guatemala
Event: On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 following the deaths of three Guatemalan Marines in Izabal, President Morales announced a State of Siege affecting the Department of Izabal and 22 additional municipalities. Accordingly, the U.S. Embassy has restricted travel by Embassy personnel to the affected areas effective immediately. These include:
- San Luis, Petén
- Nuevo Chahal
- Fray Bartolomé de las Casas
- Cahabón
- Senahú
- Santa Catalina la Tinta
- Tamahú, Alta Verapaz
- Tactic
- Tucurú, Alta Verapaz
- San Agustín Acasaguastlán
- Panzós
- Río Hondo
- Teculután
- Usumatlán
- San Cristobal Acasaguastlán
- Gualán
- El Estor
- Los Amates
- Morales
- Puerto Barrios
- Livingston
- Purulhá
Actions to Take
– Review your personal security plans and remain aware of your surroundings, including local events.
– Monitor local news for updates.
– For specific details on the State of Siege, refer to Decreto Gubernativo Número 1-2019.
– Maintain a high-level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities.
– Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Guatemala City
https://gt.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (502) 2326-4000
Amcitsguatemala@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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