U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in Spain and Andorra

Location:  Madrid, Spain

Event:  Several demonstrations are expected to take place throughout Madrid from Friday, October 15 to Friday, October 22, including a demonstration around Plaza de Jacinto Benevento and Plaza de Tirso de Molina on the evening of Saturday, October 16.  This demonstration could grow larger than expected and cause a significant disruption in that area and the surrounding neighborhood.  

U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid the areas surrounding this demonstration. 

Actions to Take:   

• Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
• Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Please see our Demonstrations in Spain webpage for more information.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Keep a low profile.
• Notify friends and family of your safety.
• U.S. citizens may monitor English-language Spanish media at the following website: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
• Also, view updates on Twitter, Facebook and Official Websites from the Spanish National Police and Guardia Civil:
  • https://twitter.com/spanishpolice?lang=en
  • https://www.facebook.com/PoliciaNacional/?fref=ts
  • https://www.policia.es/
  • https://twitter.com/guardiacivil?lang=en
  • https://www.facebook.com/GuardiaCivil.es/
  • http://www.guardiacivil.es/en/servicios/atencionciudadano_1/index.html

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain
  +34-915-872-200
  AskACS@state.gov
  https://es.usembassy.gov
• U.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Spain
  +34-932-802-227
  BarcelonaACS@state.gov
  https://es.usembassy.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Spain Country Information
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.