The U.S.Embassy in Managua Nicaragua urges American citizens living or visiting Nicaragua to stay informed of scheduled demonstrations,
which many times are also subject to change with little or no notice. The U.S. Embassy constantly provides information on these activities through their website and social media channels with the idea that citizens take all necessary precautions.

These are some of the things to consider if you are currently in Nicaragua or plan to be:

Demonstrators often gather in advance of announced demonstration times

Please monitor local media for updates, and remember that violence may break out at any demonstration.

Police, para-police and other government controlled groups have frequently responded to pro-democracy demonstrations with violence. Security remains precarious with significantly increased criminal activity in the country, especially after dark. Embassy personnel are not permitted to travel outside of Managua, or to certain areas within Managua, which limits the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens.

Actions to Take:
Avoid demonstrations and leave the area immediately if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Do not participate in demonstrations. Foreigners, including U.S.-Nicaraguan dual nationals, risk arrest or expulsion if they participate in protests.
Do not attempt to drive through large groups or barricades encountered on the street.
Monitor local media for updates. 100% Noticias, also known as Channel 15 or Channel 63 on cable, and Radio Corporacion offer nearly 24/7 news coverage.
The Embassy encourages those who fear for their safety to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible, and to consider departing from Nicaragua.
Please note the Department of State has issued a Travel Advisory urging U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to civil unrest, an increase in violent crime, and limited healthcare availability.
Assistance:
Although the situation in Nicaragua has not returned to normal, the Embassy continues to provide U.S. citizen services and has resumed visa processing. Instructions for the resumption of visa processing have been posted on this webpage. Please follow the links or call the numbers below for additional service-related information.

Contact the U.S. Embassy in Managua, located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua, by calling +505-2252-7104, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fridays. The American Citizen Services unit is also available by email during regular business hours at [email protected]. For after-hours emergencies, call +505-2252-7100 and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer.
Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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