Guatemala City Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Guatemala City Country Council
The Guatemala City Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.
Travel Warnings
Travel Warning
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Haiti
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, that struck near Port-au-Prince on January 12.
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Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Canada
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
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Mexico
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Featured Reports
Hot Topic
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Guatemala
The recent string of violent extortion incidents directed against transportation providers in Guatemala has shed additional light on the prevalence of this illicit activity within the country and highlights the ongoing threat of organized criminal gangs.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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Guatemala
On July 13, the Pacaya Volcano erupted again, expelling sand and lava that reached up to 500 meters high, and falling in the Finca El Patrocinio area. Local authorities have temporarily prohibited access to the Volcano, although the immediate danger appears to have passed for the moment but Guatemala has several active volcanoes that could erupt without warning.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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Guatemala
Due to a significant increase in reported extortion attempts by telephone, the U.S. Embassy recommends that resident Americans take the following precautions.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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Guatemala
The following is a Warden Message concerning current road conditions in Guatemala after Tropical Storm Agatha.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
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Guatemala
The following Warden Message concerning potential cyclone activity along the Pacific coast. Please share the following information with the U.S. citizens on your warden list, and any other Americans you know, as soon as possible.
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