The Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consul General is planning to host a Town Hall meeting in Palma de Mallorca for U.S. citizens on June 5, 2019, at 7:00 PM. If you would like to attend the Town Hall, please contact us by sending an email to
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 22 May, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
Upcoming Event Alert – Consular Staff in Ibiza, May 16 and 17, 2019 Location: Ibiza, Balearic Islands Event: Staff from the Embassy in Madrid and the Consular Agency in Palma de Mallorca will be in Ibiza on May 16 and 17, 2019, to provide consular services and assist U.S. citizens. Actions to Take: For an ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 30 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 17 April, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
The Department of State provides safety and security information for every country of the world to help you assess for yourself the risks of travel. Each country information page at
travel.state.gov contains a Travel Advisory, Alerts, and other important details. We regularly review this information and post updates on our website. There are no substantive changes ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 27 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Spain Event: The U.S. Embassy in Madrid has become aware of a public criminal investigation against Manuel Blanco Vela, an operator of several small tour companies based in Seville, Spain, who is alleged to have targeted U.S. citizen visitors for sexual assault. Media reports indicate that numerous American students have filed complaints with the ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
The Embassy is pleased to announce that Consul General Liza Petrush plans to host a Town Hall meeting for U.S. citizens in Mijas (Málaga) on March 21, 2019, at 12:00 noon. If you would like to attend the Town Hall, please contact us by sending an email to
malagacons@state.gov . When contacting us, please provide your ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 21 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
The Embassy is pleased to announce that Ambassador Buchan is planning to host a Town Hall meeting for U.S. citizens in Valencia on February 6, 2019, at 6:45 PM. If you would like to attend the Town Hall, please contact us by sending an email to
valenciacons@state.gov . When contacting us, please provide your full name, ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 29 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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) ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 23 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 18 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and surrounding area, Madrid, Spain Event: On December 9, 2018, at 19:30 hours, Argentine soccer teams Boca Juniors and River Plate will play the championship game of the South American Tournament – Copa Libertadores – in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. This game was originally scheduled to be played on November ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Spain, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Spain remain heightened because of ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by Westerners. ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Mainland Spain and outlying islands Event: Hurricane Leslie is expected to impact portions of mainland Spain between 08:00 pm on Saturday October 13th through Sunday, October 14th. Spanish authorities are warning people to expect high winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding. Please follow local weather updates for your location and check our website:
https://es.usembassy.gov For ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 13 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Barcelona, Spain Event: A demonstration against toll road requirements is expected to take place on October 11 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, from the Port of Barcelona to El Papiol, along the B10, B-23 and A-2 highways. Other area highways may be affected. U.S. citizens should expect traffic disruptions. Parades and demonstrations are also expected to take place in Madrid and Barcelona regarding the ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 22 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 25 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 2 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 15 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 13 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 6 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
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. ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Africa East Asia and Pacific Europe Middle East and North Africa South Asia and Central Asia Western Hemisphere As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: General Strike on October 3rd, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Madrid and the U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona inform U.S. citizens that a general strike is scheduled to begin in Catalonia beginning on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Expect possible disruptions to public transportation and other services. We encourage U.S. citizens to ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 1 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
This message updates the Emergency and Security Messages the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona sent on August 17 and August 18 informing U.S. Citizens that terrorist attacks occurred in Barcelona and in Cambrils, Spain. Spanish media reports that Spanish authorities are still searching for the individual who drove the vehicle involved in the terrorist attack in ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate in Barcelona is informing U.S. Citizens that a terrorist attack has occurred in Cambrils, Spain, approximately 75 miles south of Barcelona. Spanish authorities report that a vehicle and explosives were used in the attack. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary travel around the immediate area and to follow local media and ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
This message updates the Emergency Message the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona sent on August 17 informing U.S. Citizens that a likely terrorist attack has occurred at Las Ramblas close to Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona. Spanish media report the areas in and around Las Ramblas have been blocked off. There are also reports that two individuals ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
This message updates the Emergency Message the U.S. Consulate in Barcelona sent on August 17 informing U.S. Citizens that a likely terrorist attack has occurred at Las Ramblas close to Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona. Spanish media report the areas in and around Las Ramblas have been blocked off. There are also reports that two individuals ...
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By U.S. Mission Spain | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
