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sinkingfeeling

(57,244 posts)
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:53 PM Jan 3

Just got a STEP notice of a protest against the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. Wonder if TSF has stirred up more

trouble in Latin and South America.

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Demonstration Alert: Planned Protest at U.S. Embassy San Jose

U.S. Embassy San José, Costa Rica 

January 3, 2026 

  

Location: U.S. Embassy in San José, in Front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas.



Event: A protest is scheduled to take place Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the U.S. Embassy in San José, in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas. The group intends to protest “in solidarity with Venezuela.”



Actions to Take:

Avoid the area near the U.S. embassy in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas, San José.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Remember that Costa Rican law prohibits foreigners from participating in political demonstrations.

Assistance:   

U.S. Embassy San José, Costa Rica   

+506 2519-2000   

ACSSanJose@state.gov   

https://cr.usembassy.gov/



State Department - Consular Affairs   

+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444

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Just got a STEP notice of a protest against the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. Wonder if TSF has stirred up more (Original Post) sinkingfeeling Jan 3 OP
Just heard on local NC news dweller Jan 3 #1
A friend just moved there from new mexico ALBliberal Jan 3 #2
My email from step arrived two hours ago sanatanadharma Jan 3 #3

dweller

(27,858 posts)
1. Just heard on local NC news
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:57 PM
Jan 3

All flights from RDU to Puerto Rico have been cancelled

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sanatanadharma

(4,076 posts)
3. My email from step arrived two hours ago
Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:36 PM
Jan 3

Yes, I now have an email from the US embassy here in Uruguay, also I saw a car caravan protest pass by today.

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