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A Safe Trip Abroad
When you travel abroad, the odds are you will have a safe and incident-free trip. Travelers can, however, become victims of crime and violence, or experience unexpected difficulties. No one is better able to tell you this than the U.S. consular officers who work in more than 250 U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe. Every day of the year, U.S. embassies and consulates receive calls from American citizens in distress.
Happily, most problems can be solved over the phone or with a visit to the Consular Section of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. There are other occasions, however, when U.S. consular officers are called upon to help U.S. citizens who are in foreign hospitals or prisons, or to assist the families of U.S. citizens who have passed away overseas.
We have prepared the following travel tips to help you avoid serious difficulties during your time abroad. We wish you a safe and wonderful journey!
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Travel Guide
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Travel Alerts |
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Panama
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel along the Pan-American Highway in western Panama at this time. This Travel Alert expires on Feb. 20.
Disputes over mining rights in western Panama have led to violent confrontations between indigenous groups and Panamanian security forces. These confrontations have resulted in continued disruptions and demonstrations along the Pan-American Highway near the San Felix area in Chiriqui (Ngobe Bugle region) and elsewhere in Panama.
There are reports of violent confrontations between the Panamanian police and protestors in the San Juan, San Felix, Horconcitos, and Vigui areas. There are further reports of demonstrations in the areas of David and Changuinola and of possible demonstrations in the Panama City area beginning on Feb. 6.
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Travel Warnings |
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Pakistan
The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Pakistan dated Aug. 8, to update information on security incidents and remind U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan.
Following the deaths of 24 Pakistani military personnel on Nov. 26, protests have taken place across Pakistan against the United States, International Security Assistance Force, and NATO. There have also been widespread demonstrations and large political rallies condemning drone strikes and Pakistan’s ongoing energy crisis. These protests are likely to continue. U.S. citizens in Pakistan are strongly urged to avoid protests and large gatherings.
The presence of al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous militant sectarian groups poses a potential danger to U.S. citizens throughout Pakistan. Terrorists regularly attack civilian, government, and foreign targets. The Pakistan government maintains heightened security measures, particularly in the major cities.
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