Location: Spain Event: There have been over one hundred recently confirmed cases of listeriosis in Spain, largely in the Sevilla area.  As of August 23, regional health officials in Andalusia and the Spanish Ministry of Health have identified the suspected source as pork products produced by Magrudis company under the label “La Mecha” and other brands. …

Location: Barcelona Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens of an increase in violent crime in the city of Barcelona in the summer of 2019, specifically in popular tourist areas. Local authorities have reported a significant increase in the number of petty theft schemes that have included acts of violence, such as aggressive thefts of …

Location: French-Spanish border from Hendaye to Biarritz in France and areas in and around Irun, Spain . Event: Large demonstrations by the “Gilets Jaunes” (yellow vests) and other political activist groups are expected in advance of and during the G-7 Summit in Biarritz, France on August 24-26. Demonstrations could turn violent. A large police presence is expected in the …

Location: Spain Event: The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the risk of petty theft schemes, including pickpocketing in major urban centers and highways across Spain. Thieves may work in teams to distract attention. They may ask whether you have dropped cash on the ground, or offer to clean liquid off of you. In one …

Location: Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands Event: Staff from the Embassy in Madrid and the Consular Agency in Palma de Mallorca will be in Menorca on June 6, 2019, to provide consular services and assist U.S. citizens. Actions to Take: For an appointment, please contact the Consular Agency at 971 403 707 or pmagency@state.gov . In the …

Location: Spain Event: During the Easter holiday weekend and continuing through the general elections on April 28, 2019, there will be an increased police presence in public areas and at public events throughout Spain.  As noted in the Travel Advisory dated March 18, 2019, terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with …

Embassy of the United States of America Madrid, Spain  Consulate General of the United States of America Barcelona, Spain Demonstration Alert – February 21 Location:  Barcelona, Spain   Event:  Several strikes and demonstrations are expected to take place in Barcelona on February 21, 2019, regarding Catalonia’s political situation.  U.S. citizens should expect disruptions to traffic flows …

Consulate General of the United States of America Barcelona, Spain Security Alert – U.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Spain – December 23, 2018 Location:  Barcelona, Spain. Event:  U.S. citizens should exercise heightened caution around areas of vehicle movement, including buses, in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona (Plaza Catalunya to Plaza del Portal de la Pau) …

Demonstration Alert – December 20, 2018 Location:  Barcelona, Spain  Event:  Several demonstrations are expected to take place in Barcelona on December 20 and 21, 2018, regarding Catalonia’s political situation.  U.S. citizens should expect disruptions to traffic flows and public transportation.  Additional demonstrations may occur at other locations throughout Catalonia.  Please see our Demonstrations in Spain webpage for more …

Demonstration Alert – December 18, 2018  Location:  Barcelona, Spain  Event:  Several demonstrations are expected to take place in Barcelona on December 21, 2018, regarding Catalonia’s political situation.  U.S. citizens should expect disruptions to traffic flows and public transportation.  Additional demonstrations may occur at other locations throughout Catalonia.  Please see our Demonstrations in Spain webpage for more information. Even …

November 7, 2018 Location: Barcelona, Spain Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona alerts U.S. citizens that local authorities have discovered a suspicious package at Sants Station in Barcelona. The Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the area until the situation is resolved. You should avoid the area, maintain a high level of vigilance, take …

Location:  Madrid and Barcelona, Spain Event:  Several demonstrations are expected to take place in Madrid and Barcelona from September 28 through October 1, 2018.  U.S. citizens should expect potential disruptions to traffic flows and public transportation.  Additional demonstrations may occur at other locations around Spain, including in Catalonia due to the Catalan political situation. Please …

Location:  Barcelona, Spain Event:  Several demonstrations are expected to take place on Catalonia’s national day, September 11, 2018, beginning at 10:00am, regarding Catalonia’s political situation.  Additional demonstrations at other locations in Catalonia may also occur.  Please see our Demonstrations in Spain webpage for more information. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large …

Location: Spain Event: The U.S. Embassy in Madrid reminds U.S. citizens that Spain is currently at a level 2 Advisory: exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public areas. U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant with regard to their personal …

Location: Barcelona and Madrid, Spain Event: Taxi demonstrations and strikes have disrupted traffic in downtown Barcelona, around Barcelona El-Prat airport, and Barajas airport and Atocha train station in Madrid. U.S. citizens should expect potential traffic disruptions in the area and are reminded to exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings. Even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to …

Location: Barcelona, Spain Event: Demonstration on July 25th beginning at 11:00am until approximately 2:30pm. The demonstration is led by various taxi unions and will begin at the Arco de Triunfo to proceed along Calle Mallorca to the Delegacion de Gobierno. U.S. citizens should expect potential traffic disruptions in the area and are reminded to exercise …

Location: Seville, Spain Event: On Thursday, July 5, 2018, a demonstration to protest U.S. import duties on Spanish table olives is expected to take place across from the U.S. Consular Agency in Seville. It is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and last for two hours. Approximately 400 demonstrators are expected. U.S. citizens are reminded …

The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children.  Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings.  In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices.  They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public venues. …

Location:  Barcelona, Spain Event:  On Sunday, April 15, 2018, a large demonstration is expected to take place from Plaza Espanya along Avenida Paral-el, concluding at Palaudáries port.  It is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. and last for three hours. Actions to Take: Avoid the area of the demonstration. Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings …

Location: U.S. Embassy, Madrid, Spain Event: On Friday, April 13, 2018, a demonstration associated with the Summit of the Americas occurring April 13-14 in Lima, Peru, is expected to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. Approximately 200 people are expected to participate in the demonstration, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. …

Location:  Madrid, Spain Event:  On Sunday, April 8, 2018, a demonstration is expected to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid.  The demonstration is expected to begin at 12:00 p.m. and is expected to last two hours.  Approximately 100 demonstrators are expected to participate.  The demonstration has been called to highlight the death of …

Location: Barcelona, Spain Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place in Barcelona today, March 26, 2018, and may occur there and in other areas of Spain over the next few days. U.S. citizens are reminded to exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings. Even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning. …

Location: U.S. Embassy, Calle Serrano 75, Madrid, Spain Event: On Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., a demonstration is expected outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid to protest U.S., Russian, and Turkish policy in Afrin, Syria. The demonstration is expected to last approximately one hour and involve approximately 100 demonstrators. The demonstrators plan to begin the …

Location: U.S. Embassy, Calle Serrano 75, Madrid, Spain Event: On Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., a demonstration is anticipated to occur outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid to protest gun violence and school shootings in the United States. The demonstration is expected to last approximately one hour. Similar events are expected in other …

Location: Lavapies neighborhood, Madrid, Spain Event:  Social media reports that unauthorized demonstrations and protests are expected to take place in Madrid in the neighborhood of Lavapies on 3/16/2018 beginning at 18:00.  The demonstrations follow clashes between local authorities and neighbors after the death of a street vendor.  These protests are not directed at the U.S. …