Showing posts with label Alert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alert. Show all posts

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Bolivia Travel Alert

This Travel Alert shall be granted to alert u.s. citizens unstable social and security situations in several regions of Bolivia.  This Travel alert expires 12. November 2010.  Three weeks, civic groups and other parties, Oruro Potosi and Uyuni in Bolivia have step-by-step protests against the Government and the border dispute arising under accusation that the Government has not, follow the steps in the development projects in their regions.  Protesters erected roadblocks in one of the main internal city routes, travel and, to the detriment of those regions.  Thousands of people, including several hundred tourists, has been trapped in the roadblocks for as long as 16 days.  Food and water, medical supplies in these areas is restricted and looting it is likely. Dynamite and hunger strikes to the requests of protesters are threatened to extend the blockades and demonstrations, the city, La Paz, where the requirements are not fulfilled. State Department urges u.s. citizens to avoid that in Bolivia, Potosi, Oruro travel arrangements or Uyuni until the situation has been resolved.  U.s. citizens in the regions concerned should maintain a low profile and restrict their movement, until the situation of the AIDS referred to in paragraph 1. State Department reminds u.s. citizens demonstrations and road blockades is not unusual in Bolivia; and though they may be planned to make a positive contribution to the peaceful, they turn confrontational security forces, demonstrators and bystanders and escalate into violence.  For the most discriminating traveller, where vehicles do not pass through or around roadblocks even if they appear automatically. United States citizens who are faced with a demonstration that tries to depart from the area as quickly as possible. U.s. citizens living or traveling in Bolivia are encouraged to register and update the US Embassy, La Paz and/or the consular services of the United States, the Agency of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and contact information.  Registration can be done online and in advance of travel, can be made.  Further information can be found in the Department of State; the Consular Affairs Web site: https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.s. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet site at: http://travel.state.gov, if the current global warning, travel warnings and travel alerts can be found in the latest security information. For more information about the specific information is available in the country and the Embassy in Bolivia http://travel.state.gov Web page at http://bolivia.usembassy.gov. The current information and protection of Bolivia will travel, the Department of State; by calling 1-888-407-4747, or in the territory of the United States, overseas, 1-202-501-4444. These figures are available from 8: 00 a.m. 8: 00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except u.s. Federal holidays).  U.s. citizens traveling or residing abroad are encouraged to register with the appropriate Embassy or consulate of the United States State Department travel registration Web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Citizens can contact Us by e-mail at consularlapaz@state.gov or by telephone (591-2) 216-8246 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), La Paz, Bolivia, the United States Embassy or consular section (591) 715 33713 h on weekends. The consular section is located in the United States Embassy 2780 Arce Avenue, La Paz, Bolivia, and is open to the public from Monday to Thursday; 08: 00 to 12: 30 and Thursday at 14-16: 00. The consular services of the Agency to reach out to Santa Cruz, at: (591-3) 351-3477 by telephone. The consular services of the Agency's Cochabamba is temporarily closed.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

India Travel Alert

The United States, hereinafter referred to as "the Indian alerts u.s. citizens traveling or Indian safety and security issues related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games live in regular conference to be held in New Delhi, India, October 3 and 14 October 2010, taking into account, in particular, on 12 August 2010, ongoing terrorist threat warning issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for global action and violence in the u.s. citizens and interests throughout the world.  This Travel Alert expires on 15 November 2010. The u.s. Government does not have any information on a specific threat to attack each individual or group intends to coincide with the games.  The u.s. Government may be a threat, if the Department of State; for information on the threat to the public immediately.  Planning for journeys to India during the Commonwealth Games u.s. citizens should carefully read the State Department country specific information for India and check www.travel.state.gov up-to-date Travel alerts or Travel warnings of security and information security issues.  For All u.s. citizens traveling to India or to sign up for these notifications as soon as possible with the delegation of the United States in India. The GOI is responsible for security arrangements for the Commonwealth Games.  U.s. citizens are encouraged to monitor local news reports, and consider this in public places, visit to a level of security, including religious sites or by selecting Hotels, restaurants, entertainment and leisure venues. A large number of tourists, athletes and VIP visitors are expected to have a New Delhi games.  Screening measures large crowds and security for considerable time travel game venues. Transport: Within the United States citizens are invited to attend to Delhi when traveling.  While many of the Delhi's roads and public transport systems have been updated for Microsoft games some roads are still poorly maintained that causes traffic delays and accidents. Delhi metro network has been extended for the games and the status of all flags, viewers are entitled to free transport to and from the game venues Delhi Metro and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) line on the date on which the transaction in which the ticket is valid.  Special care should be taken when using public transport or driving at night. Crime: Indian police and security forces increase their presence in maqui berry results Delhi, in particular during the Games venues around the game.  United States citizens are encouraged, however, the guard petty crime, pickpockets and personal property in trains or buses of vehicle loads.  Major airports, train stations, popular restaurants and tourist sites use often also visitors looking for scam artists.  Beware of touts, which makes a request for Cheap transportation, hotels, guided tours, or even independent Game tickets "come-has" offers travelers.  The game events tickets can only be purchased online, via phone, or have been designated in the storage.  For more information, See www.tickets.cwgdelhi2010.org. U.s. citizens living or travel abroad are encouraged to enroll for the nearest U.s. Embassy or consular office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel Web site so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security.  U.s. citizens without Internet access can register directly to the nearest U.s. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, u.s. citizens should find it easier to contact the Embassy or Consulate in the event of an emergency.  For more information, read "A safe Trip abroad". U.s. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet site in which the global warning and the current Travel warnings and Travel alerts can be found in the latest security information.  1-888-407-4747, toll free in the u.s. and Canada or the United States and Canada, is 1-202-501-4444 on a regular toll line outside callers can also be obtained by calling the up-to-date information.  These figures are available from 8: 00 a.m. 8: 00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except u.s. Federal holidays).  United States citizens are encouraged to read the Country Specific Information in the case of India.  United States citizens questions or concerns, you may contact the u.s. citizens services unit of the Embassy or consulates general information: U.s. Embassy New Delhi is located in the path-Shanti Chanakya Puri 110021, telephone-+ 91-11-2419-8000; fax + 91-11-2419-8407.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Mexico Travel Alert

The State Department will inform the u.s. citizens Mexicana Airlines (new Grupo Aeronautico, S.A. de C.V.) has announced that effective at noon, Saturday, August 28, 2010, Mexicana Airlines has suspended all flight operations until further notice.  The suspension applies to flights, Mexicana and MexicanaClick MexicanaLink.  All the flights depart from after this time has been canceled indefinitely. This Travel Alert on 10 September 2010. The company's website, www.mexicana.com, muster lists to assist passengers in the best of its abilities of the airline's press release.  Passengers who have already flown to take their journey on foot are invited to consult the company's website for further information.  The company notes that, as a matter of priority, support will be provided for the "travel unaccompanied minors, passengers with children from 3-on the road and the special needs of passengers."  Persons who have not yet begun to take their journey in one of the Mexicana airlines, it is recommended that alternative travel arrangements.  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and shall inform all reservations with Mexicana, travelers or contacts airline MexicanaLink MexicanaClick and contact the company's website.  Who is stranded in the Middle also take their journey and that require support for that airline passengers should contact the nearest embassy or Consulate.   United States citizens are encouraged to review the U.s. Embassy in Mexico. This update includes recent security incidents in Mexico, which may affect the safety of the traveling public information. See more detailed information on staying safe in Mexico, country specific information for Mexico, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Security and popular tourist destinations travel information is also in the publication: "Spring Break in Mexico-Know Before You Go!" U.s. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Internet Web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which the current global warning, Travel warnings and Travel alerts can be found in the latest security information. Up-to-date information may also be obtained from the callers from Mexico, regular toll line at 1-888-407-4747, toll free in the u.s. and Canada or the fair 001-202-501-4444.  These figures are available from 8: 00 a.m. 8: 00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except u.s. Federal holidays).  U.s. citizens traveling or residing abroad are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.s. Embassy or consular office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel registration website. All citizens of the United Mexican States, emergency contact Us Embassy or Consulate nearest to the United States.  Embassy and consulates are offered less than the numbers are available 24 hours a day.  The u.s. Embassy is located in Mexico City, Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc USA phone: 011-52-55-5080-2000; telephone within México: 5080-2000, the phone long distance within Mexico 01-55-5080-2000.  Contact the Embassy by e-mail also.

Consulates (consular areas) with:
Ciudad Juarez (Chihuahua): Paseo de la Victoria 3650, Tel. (011) (52) (656) 227-3000.

Guadalajara (Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima, Aguas Calientes): Progreso 175, Tel. (011) (52) (333) 268-2100.

Hermosillo (Sinaloa and Sonora State of southern region): Avenida Monterrey 141, Tel. (011) (52) (662) 289-3500.

Matamoros (southern part of the Tamaulipas with exception of Tampico City): Avenida Primera 2002, Tel. (011) (52) (868) 812-4402.

Merida (Campeche, Slovenia and Quintana Roo): Calle 60 No 338 K x 29 y 31, Lieutenant-Colonel Alcala Martin, Merida, Mexico, Slovenia 97050, Tel. (011) (52) (999) 942-5700 or 202-250-3711 (US).

Monterrey (Nuevo Leon, Zacatecas, Durango, San Luis Potosi and Coahuila South): Avenida Constitucion 411 Poniente, Tel. (011) (52) (818) 047-3100.

Nogales (Sonora in the northern part): Calle San Jose, Nogales, Sonora, Tel. (011) (52) (631) 311-8150.

New Laredo (Coahuila in the northern part) and the northwest part of the Tamaulipas: Calle Allende 3330, col. the Jardin, Tel. (011) (52) (867) 714-0512.

Tijuana (Baja California Norte and Baja California Sur) Tapachula 96, phone: (011) (52) (664) 622-7400.
All States and the Federal District of Mexico, Mexico City, are part of the Embassy's consular services.

Consular agencies:

Emporio Acapulco: Hotel Continental, Costera Miguel German 121-local 14, Tel. (011) (52) (744) 484-0300 or (011) (52) (744) 469-0556.

Cabo San Lucas: Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica col. the Centro, Tel. (011) (52) (624) 143-3566.

Cancún: Plaza Caracol, two by the second level, no. 320-323, Boulevard Kukulcan, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, Zona Hotelera km., Tel. (011) (52) (998) 883-0272 or 202-640-2511 (US).

Ciudad Acuña: closed until further notice.

Cozumel: Hotel Villa Mar en el Centro, the Hotel Principal (Parque Juárez Melgar and 5th on average), 2nd floor, locales # 8 and 9, Tel. (011) (52) (987) 872-4574 or 202-459-4661 (US).

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: Hotel Fontan Ixtapa, Blvd., Tel. (553-2100 011) (52) (755).

Mazatlán: Playa Gaviotas # 202, Zona Dorada, Tel. (011) (52) (669) 916-5889.

Oaxaca: Macedonio Alcalá No. 407, Interior 20, Tel. (011) (52) (951) 514-3054, (011) (52) (951) 516-2853.

Piedras Negras: Abasolo # 211, Zona Centro Piedras Negras, Coah., Tel. (011) (52) (878) 1-888-STAR-YES-5586.

Playa del Carmen: "Palapa," Calle 1 Sur Avenida Avenida 15-20, Tel. (011) (52) (984) 873-0303 or 202-370-6708 (a U.S. number).