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Warden Message: Santo Domingo Demonstrations November 16-17
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Americas - Dominican Republic
16 Nov 2006

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U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo issued the following Warden Message on November 16, 2006:

The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic that a transportation strike is scheduled to take place November 16-17 throughout the country. The strike is being organized by Central Nacional de Transportistas Unificados (CNTU) one of the largest transportation unions in the country. The planned strike will likely affect access to services of public transportation throughout Santo Domingo, including taxi service.

American citizens are advised to avoid demonstrations that may be held in support or protest of labor disputes, and are also encouraged to avoid any large crowds during active demonstrations. We wish to remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any protests. Since the timing and routes of marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, U.S. citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.

For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Office of Citizens' Consular Services, César Nicolás Penson and Máximo Gómez. Telephone: (809) 221-2171

This warden message remains in effect until Saturday, November 18, 2006.