Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 30, 2023)

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 30, 2023) Location: El Salvador – Country-Wide Event: Tropical Storm Pilar is expected to produce heavy rains with flash and urban flooding as well as mudslides and other tropical storm conditions through Wednesday, November 1.  The Government of El Salvador has issued a national Red …

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Security Alert-Worldwide Caution, October 20, 2023

Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive information and …

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Travel Advisory: El Salvador Updated Travel Advisory- Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)

Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the crime risk indicator. Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime.   Country Summary: In March 2022, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) declared a “State of Exception” in response to an increase in homicides. The declaration remains in effect.  The State of Exception grants authorities power …

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Weather (Volcano) Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 28, 2022)

Weather (Volcano) Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 28, 2022)   Location: San Miguel and Usulután Departments   Event: The Chaparrastique volcano in San Miguel Department entered a period of eruptive activity, including ejecting steam and ash, on November 15. On November 27, the activity intensified with sizeable rocks ejected from the crater, …

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Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 17, 2022)

Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 17, 2022) Location: Crossings at El Salvador’s Border with Guatemala Event: Ongoing protests over the prices of fuel and basic goods in Guatemala have resulted in the closure of the Hachadura border crossing in Ahuachapán Department and the San Cristóbal crossing in Santa Ana Department. …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event:  Hurricane Julia made landfall in Nicaragua overnight and is forecast to move into the Pacific as a tropical storm this evening around 8:00pm. The Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador has issued a red alert for the entire country (very high probability of dangerous weather). The Government of El Salvador has closed all …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 7, 2022)

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 7, 2022) Location:  El Salvador Event: The National Hurricane Center in the United States and the Civil Protection Agency and Ministry of the Environment and Resources in El Salvador are tracking Tropical Disturbance Thirteen as it makes its way across the Caribbean towards Central America. The …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (22 September 2022)

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (22 September 2022) Location:  El Salvador Event: The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador have increased their warning of dangerous rainstorms throughout the country. The municipalities of Cuscatancingo, Ayutuxtepeque, Santo Tomás, Santiago Texacuangos, Rosario de Mora, Ilopango, Nejapa, …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador  Event:  The Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador has updated their alerts regarding continued rains from a tropical wave that is generating bands of showers and storms that will likely continue for the next few days. Civil Protection has issued Red Alerts (dangerous weather is occurring now) for the …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador have increased their recent warning of dangerous rainstorms throughout the country. The San Salvador metropolitan area is now under an orange alert (high probability of dangerous weather). The remainder of San Salvador Department and Ahuachapán, Sonsonate, …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (8 August 2022) 

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (8 August 2022) Location: El Salvador, countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .  The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of  monkeypox  is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here  to view the WHO’s determination). Actions …

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Travel Alert for U.S. Citizens – Elevated Rip Current Risks at El Salvador’s Tourist Beaches

Event: El Salvador’s Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources issued a  warning  of elevated rip current risks throughout the country that is effective through Friday, August 5th. Strong undertows and currents make swimming at El Salvador’s Pacific Coast beaches extremely dangerous even for experienced swimmers. Lifeguards are assigned by the Civil Protection Agency to duty on …

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Social Security Representatives’ Visit to San Salvador 22-26 August 2022

The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit San Salvador to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. Date:   Monday, August 22nd – Friday, August 26th Place:  American Citizens Services Unit, U.S. Embassy …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event: The National Hurricane Center in the United States (joined by the Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador) is tracking Tropical Storm Bonnie, which is likely to cross Nicaragua and enter the Pacific Ocean early Saturday morning. El Salvador may experience high winds and will experience elevated rainfall through …

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Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 14, 2022)

Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 14, 2022) Location:  El Salvador Event:  The National Hurricane Center in the United States (joined by the Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador) is tracking a low pressure system with the chance of developing into a tropical wave off the Pacific coast …

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Health Alert – Updated Requirements for Air Travel to the United States

(June 11, 2022) Event:  Effective June 12, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for any travelers to the United States.   Vaccine requirements  for non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrant travelers remain in effect. Actions to Take:  Travelers who test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19 should delay their travel and should consider getting …

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Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Season 2022: U.S. Embassy San Salvador (May 31, 2022)

Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Season 2022: U.S. Embassy San Salvador (May 31, 2022) Event: The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens in El Salvador to the Atlantic Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2022. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. While El Salvador is not located on the …

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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 27, 2022) 

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 27, 2022) Location: El Salvador Event:  The Government of El Salvador has extended until May 26, 2022, the validity of emergency measures first enacted on March 27th. These emergency measures temporarily suspend the constitutional rights and guarantees regulated by Articles 7, 12.2, 13.2, and 24, …

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El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel  Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault are of concern throughout significant portions of the country. Although gang activity varies among departamentos (states) and municipios (municipalities), areas witnessing higher crime rates are often located in close proximity …

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Travel Advisory: El Salvador Updated Travel Advisory- Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)

El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Country Summary:  Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault are of concern throughout significant portions of the country. Although gang activity varies among departamentos (states) and municipios (municipalities), areas witnessing higher crime rates are often located in close proximity to …

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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador

Location: El Salvador Event:  Per media reports, 62 homicides took place throughout El Salvador on March 26th.  The Government of El Salvador is responding with measures that will likely cause travelers and residents to notice an increased security presence.  The Embassy is not changing its security posture. Actions to Take: Avoid walking or driving after …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (February 23, 2022)   Location:  El Salvador  Event: On February 21, The Civil Protection Agency issued a red alert for forest fire danger throughout El Salvador due to dry conditions and high winds over the coming days.  The alert also contains a burn ban.  Since the publication of …

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Weather Alert – Embassy of the United States in San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – Embassy of the United States in San Salvador, El Salvador (January 15, 2022) Location:  Entire Pacific Coast of El Salvador Event: The National Weather Service in the United States (joined by the Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador) has issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific coast of …

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El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel C H

Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2  Travel Health Notice for El Salvador   due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country.   Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you …

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El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel  H C 

El Salvador –  Level 3: Reconsider Travel  H C  Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime and COVID-19.   Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued  a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for El Salvador  due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.  Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: El Salvador, countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test (antigen or PCR is approved) taken the day before …

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Health Alert

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 3, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. …

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Demonstration Alert- El Salvador

Demonstration Alert- El Salvador September 26, 2021 Location: Nuevo Cuscatlán Event:  The Embassy is aware of the possibility of a demonstration on the morning of September 27 in Nuevo Cuscatlán, as early as 5:00 am. While the vast majority of such demonstrations do not result in violence or specific actions against U.S. citizens, demonstrations are by their nature unpredictable …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (September 10, 2021) Location:  El Salvador Event: The National Hurricane Center in the United States (joined by the Ministry of the Environment and Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador) is tracking a tropical disturbance off the Pacific coast of El Salvador that is generating heavy bands of …

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Travel Alert – Dangerous Conditions at El Salvador’s Tourist Beaches

In 2021, an elevated number of U.S. citizens (and persons of other nationalities) have lost their lives due to rip currents and other dangerous conditions at El Salvador’s tourist beaches.  Strong undertows and currents make swimming at El Salvador’s Pacific Coast beaches extremely dangerous even for experienced swimmers. Lifeguards are not always present at beaches. …

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El Salvador – Level 3: Reconsider Travel H C

Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to crime. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel.     The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3  Travel Health Notice for El Salvador   due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.   Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of Online Fee Payments for Adult Passport Renewals on July 25, 2021

The U.S. Embassy San Salvador is pleased to announce a new option to pay for your adult passport renewal by mail application, which is the best option for fastest service for those who qualify.  Beginning July 25, 2021, passport applicants wishing to pay for their DS-82 renewal application online may visit  U.S. Embassy San Salvador Passport Services Website  to determine eligibility to use …

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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador

Location: El Salvador Event:  The Travel Advisory level for El Salvador remains at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. However, the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that we have established an internal travel policy to better inform our personnel where they may and may not travel on personal trips to better ensure their safety.  Due to crime, remoteness, …

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Summer 2021 “Embassy Updates” Newsletter for U.S. Citizens in El Salvador

The Summer 2021 issue of the  Embassy Updates newsletter for U.S. Citizens in El Salvador (PDF 2.9 MB) is available on the U.S. Embassy’s website.  This issue is available in both English and Spanish. These resources are published by the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit for all interested U.S. citizens. Please feel free to share it with those this email does not reach.

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Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs 

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test …

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Demonstration Alert- El Salvador December 11, 2020

Location: Throughout the country Event: The 2021 Legislative and Municipal Election Campaign officially begins in El Salvador on December 27th with Election Day on February 28, 2021. Previous campaign seasons have generated demonstrations that block roads and require a police presence. Demonstrations can occur prior to the beginning of the official campaign season. While the vast …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 16, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: Weather forecasts indicate that the remnants of Hurricane Iota will pass through El Salvador over the next few days as a tropical storm or depression, generating dangerous winds and rainfall throughout the country. This storm is likely to create dangerous floods …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (October 31, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: Weather forecasts indicate that heavy rain throughout El Salvador over the next few days will be followed by the possible impact of a tropical storm early next week. Due to saturated soil conditions, any further significant rainfall is likely to …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (September 16, 2020)

Location:  Greater San Salvador Event: Local police are reporting that a number of ride share service users have been the victim of robberies perpetrated by their drivers. The vehicle dispatched may match the ride share application’s description, but the driver may not be the person assigned to that vehicle. These incidents have occurred during late night …

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Alerta de Viaje para El Salvador – Nivel 4:  No Viaje

Alerta de Viaje para El Salvador – Nivel 4:  No Viaje   C H No viaje a El Salvador debido al COVID-19. Ejerza mayor precaución en El Salvador debido al crimen. Lea el sitio web del Departamento de Estados sobre COVID-19  antes de planear cualquier viaje internacional. El Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) ha emitido …

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El Salvador Travel Advisory – Level 4:  Do Not Travel

El Salvador Travel Advisory – Level 4:  Do Not Travel    C H Do not travel to El Salvador due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in El Salvador due to crime.  Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19  page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for El Salvador due to COVID-19. Travelers to …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (July 31, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 16,632 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 448 deaths and 8,362 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy that it will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. To purchase a …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (July 16, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 10,957 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 298 deaths and 6,262 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca Avianca will offer flights on the following dates: Monday, July 20 – …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (July 3, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 7,267 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 202 deaths and 4,272 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (July 1, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 6,736 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 182 deaths and 3,964 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 26, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 5,517 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 133 deaths and 3,293 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca Avianca will offer flights on the following dates: Monday, June 29 – …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 25, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 5,336 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 126 deaths and 3,116 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Avianca To purchase a ticket with Avianca, please follow the steps below.  Please …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 19, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 4,329 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 86 deaths and 2,310 recovered patients. Starting June 16, the Government of El Salvador began a five-phase approach to reopening the economy. As of today, the airport remains closed for commercial passenger travel. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines and Avianca notified the …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 16, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 3,941 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 76 deaths and 2,041 recovered patients. Starting June 16, the Government of El Salvador will begin a five-phase approach to reopening the economy.  As of today, the airport remains closed for commercial passenger travel.    Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 5, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 2,849 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 53 deaths and 1,249 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last digit …

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Weather Alert – Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricane Season 2020:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Weather Alert – Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricane Season 2020:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (June 4, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  Tropical Storm Cristobal, although currently north of the country, could generate heavy rains in El Salvador for the next several days.  Hurricane season for the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific officially runs from …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 28, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 2,194 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 39 deaths and 1,002 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI).  …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 24, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,915 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 35 deaths and 633 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,640 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 32 deaths and 540 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 deaths and 474 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI). For other nationalities, it will be based on the last …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 15, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 1,210 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 23 deaths and 416 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 12, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 998 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths and 349 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI).  For other nationalities, it will be based on the last digit in …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 11, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 958 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths and 325 recovered patients. On May 7, the Government of El Salvador implemented additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran identification document (DUI).  …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (May 7, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 695 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 deaths and 245 recovered patients. Starting May 7, the Government of El Salvador will implement additional movement restrictions based on the last digit of an individual’s Salvadoran …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 30, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 395 confirmed cases of COVID-19, nine deaths and 119 recovered patients. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program: The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to receive emergency messages.  To enroll in STEP, visit  https://step.state.gov/ . Actions to …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 27, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 323 confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight deaths and 89 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer additional humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents from El Salvador to Houston, TX. To purchase a ticket, please visit  www.united.com , email  corporativosal@united.com

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 23, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 250 confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight deaths and 67 recovered patients. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the U.S. Embassy that they will offer additional humanitarian flights for U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents from El Salvador to Houston, TX. To purchase a ticket, please visit  www.united.com , email  corporativosal@united.com  or …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 20, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 218 confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven deaths and 46 recovered patients. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All individuals are required to …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 18, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: The Government of El Salvador reports 190 confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven deaths and 43 recovered patients. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 16, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 125 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 15, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 123 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv    On March 21, the Government of …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 14, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 118 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine, which is still in effect. All …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 13, 2020) Location:  El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country starting on March 18.  As of today, the airport remains closed.  The U.S. Embassy will provide more information as it becomes available. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 13, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 109 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv    On March 21, the Government of El …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 11, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 93 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv    On March 21, the Government of El …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 10, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: There are 96 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports six COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 8, 2020)

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 79 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports five COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days, and on April 6 …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 7, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: There are 69 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports four COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 7, 2020) Location: El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country starting on March 18. As of today, the airport remains closed. The U.S. Embassy will provide more information as it becomes available. …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 6, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event:   There are 60 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports four COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: El Salvador Event: There are 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports two COVID-19 related deaths. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days. All individuals are …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 2, 2020) Location:  El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country until April 19. As of April 2, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 2,460 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports two COVID-19 related deaths.  The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 1, 2020) Location:  El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country until April 19. As of April 1, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 2,100 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (April 1, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 31 active cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador reports one COVID-19 related death. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information:  covid19.gob.sv  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 31, 2020) Location:  El Salvador The Government of El Salvador announced a suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country until April 19. As of March 31, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 1,739  U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 30, 2020)

Location: El Salvador As of March 30, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 1,438 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights. Seven additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated 1,224 passengers are scheduled through April 3. Humanitarian Flights: United Airlines notified the …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. The Government of El Salvador created a platform for sharing COVID-19 information: covid19.gob.sv On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence.  Only one …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 29, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 29, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: There are 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days. All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 29, 2020)

Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 29, 2020) Location: El Salvador As of March 29, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 1,332 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights. Eight additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 28, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 28, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: There are 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days. All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 28, 2020)

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 28, 2020) Location:  El Salvador As of March 28, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 919 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights.  Ten additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 27, 2020)

Location: El Salvador As of March 27, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 683 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights. Five additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated 1,428 passengers are scheduled through March 31. Humanitarian Flights: Eastern Airlines notified the …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 27, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 26, 2020)

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 26, 2020) Location:  El Salvador As of March 26, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has assisted 311 U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to return to the United States through humanitarian and evacuation flights.  Four additional humanitarian and evacuation flights with an estimated …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 25, 2020)

Location:  El Salvador Event:  There are nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Salvador. On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days.  All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, hotel or residence …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 22, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 22, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event:  On March 21, the Government of El Salvador implemented a nationwide home quarantine for 30 days. All individuals are required to self-quarantine in their home, hotel or residence. Only one individual per household is permitted to leave the home, …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 24, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 24, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  We are compiling a list of persons seeking to return to the United States.  If you have not already done so, please enroll in STEP (see below).  Please send your name and contact information to our email address,  SanSalvadorUSCitizen@state.gov ,so that …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 25, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 25, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  The United States Embassy in El Salvador continues to arrange transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States.  We are in the process of coordinating evacuation flights from the international airport in El Salvador.  These …

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 25, 2020)

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 25, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Commercial Flights: The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador has facilitated five commercial flights scheduled to depart El Salvador this week for the United States.  These flights are operated by two private companies, Eastern Airlines and Global Guardian. Travelers can …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 23, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  The United States Embassy in El Salvador continues to arrange transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States.  We are in the process of coordinating evacuation flights from the international airport in El Salvador.  These …

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Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 23, 2020)

Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 23, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event: The United States Embassy in El Salvador continues to arrange transportation options for U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States. We are in the process of coordinating evacuation flights from the international airport in El Salvador. These flights are for …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 19, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (March 19, 2020) Location:  El Salvador Event:  The Government of El Salvador announced a 15-day suspension of all passenger air travel in and out of the country starting on March 18.  We encourage individuals to work directly with their airlines to confirm or reschedule travel reservations …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location:  El Salvador Event:  On March 11, the President of El Salvador announced an Executive Order barring the entry of foreigners. The President of El Salvador stated that the following measures are to take effect immediately: The General Directorate of Migration will deny entry to all foreigners, excluding accredited diplomats and legal residents of El Salvador. Persons allowed to enter the …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: Worldwide Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of this date, no confirmed cases have been reported in El Salvador.  The government of El Salvador has implemented enhanced screening procedures at all points of entry. Visitors may experience delays when entering the …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador (January 8, 2020) Location: El Salvador Event: Worldwide Message for American Citizens Regarding Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad worldwide. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional …

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U.S Social Security Services and Other Federal Benefits in El Salvador July 29-31, 2019

The U.S. Embassy San Salvador is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit San Salvador to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. July 29 from 01:00pm – 4:00pm July 30 from 07:30am – 4:00pm July 31 from 07:30am – …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (February 1, 2019) Location: El Salvador, Country-wide. Event: Sunday, February 3, 2019, is Election Day in El Salvador. The U.S. Embassy anticipates large groups of people will gather at the various polling stations and that travel will be impacted by concentrated vehicular and pedestrian traffic, especially in and …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: El Salvador; heavy rains country-wide. Event: Heavy rains continue in El Salvador country-wide, please be prepared for possible flooding, landslides, power outages, and difficult travel conditions. Expect rainfall to continue through Monday evening. Actions to Take: The U.S. Embassy encourages all U.S. citizens to confirm any reports or rumors through the local authorities. Please …

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Hurricane Season Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Location: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico Event: Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico begins June 1 and ends on November 30, 2018, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in hurricane-prone regions begin preparations …

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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (February 25, 2018)

Location: El Salvador, countrywide Event: Sunday, March 4, 2018, is Election Day in El Salvador and citizens of every department and municipality will be casting ballots for their choice of elected officials. The U.S. Embassy anticipates large groups of people will gather at the various polling stations and that travel will be seriously impacted by …

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