U.S. Embassy in Peru

Location:

Lima, Peru

Event:

The local press is reporting that the Peruvian Congress was dissolved on December 7, 2022.  A curfew has been instated by local authorities starting at 22:00 on December 7, 2022, and ending at 4:00 on December 8, 2022.  Please be advised that these times may change.  Demonstrations are in progress and may last for various days in Lima and potentially elsewhere in Peru.  Avoid downtown Lima and any other areas of demonstrations and remain alert.

Actions to take:

• Avoid ​crowds.
• Keep your phone charged, and carry an ID.
• Comply with instructions from the Peruvian National Police and local authorities.
• Register in STEP to receive alerts and messaging from the U.S. Embassy in Lima.

For Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru
  Avenida La Encalada cdra. 17 s/n
  Santiago de Surco 15023, Lima
  +51-1-618-2000
  LimaACS@state.gov
  https://pe.usembassy.gov
• U.S. Consular Agency Cusco
  Avenida El Sol 449
  Cusco
  CuscoACS@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
• To receive alerts, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
• Peru Country Information
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