[News Boquete] Alert: UPDATED: Panama Security Alert – Bocas Del Toro Province – U.S. Embassy Panama City (June 20, 2025)

UPDATED: Panama Security Alert – Bocas Del Toro Province – U.S. Embassy Panama City (June 20, 2025)

 

Location: Bocas Del Toro Province including Changuinola and the islands of the Bocas Del Toro Archipelago

Event: Due to continuing and escalating civil unrest in Changuinola Provence including the temporary closure of the Changuinola airport, the Panamanian government declared a state of emergency to restore order. The situation on the mainland is now also affecting essential supply chains to the islands of the Bocas Del Toro Archipelago and the ability to travel to and from the islands may be limited. U.S. Government Personnel are now prohibited from traveling to both the mainland and the islands of Bocas del Toro until further notice.

Actions to Take:  

• Avoid traveling to all areas of Bocas Del Toro Province including Changuinola and the islands of the Bocas Del Toro Archipelago.
• If you are already in Bocas Del Toro Province consider sheltering in place or leaving the province if you are able to do so safely.
• Avoid areas experiencing civil unrest.
• Monitor local media for updates and adjust your travel plans accordingly.
• Keep a low profile.
• Review your personal security plans.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Panama City

+507-317-5000

Panama-ACS@state.gov

Embassy website

 

Follow our U.S. Citizen Consular Information channel on WhatsApp:

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjndjDeOMzH9j8h52n 

 

State Department - Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 

Panama Country Information

 

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Denese A. Rodgers

+507 6456-8539

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