Location:
Surco and Lince, Lima, Peru
Event:
Demonstrations related to events in Israel and Gaza are planned for October 20 and 21 as described below and may occur again in the next several weeks.
SURCO (Lima): A small, peaceful demonstration is expected to take place today, Friday, October 20, 2023, at 15:30 in front of the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. The U.S. Embassy advises that U.S. citizens avoid any demonstrations encountered. Do not approach roadblocks and follow orders from local law enforcement. Peruvian National Police will be present monitoring the situation and their instructions should be followed.
LINCE (Lima): A protest march is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the Lince district starting at the Paseo de los Heroes Navales at a time yet to be determined. The U.S. Embassy advises that U.S. citizens avoid any demonstrations encountered. Do not approach roadblocks and follow orders from local law enforcement. Peruvian National Police will be present monitoring the situation and their instructions should be followed.
For emergencies involving U.S. citizens in Peru, please email at LimaACS@state.gov or call +51-1-618-2000.
Actions to take:
- Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
- Do not interfere with roadblocks.
- Comply with instructions from the Peruvian National Police and local authorities.
- Monitor local media for updates.
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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 - Peru Country Information
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