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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: BRAZIL

July 3, 2007

This Public Announcement is being issued to alert American citizens about the Pan American Games taking place in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13?29, 2007. The popularity of the Pan Am Games in the Western Hemisphere is expected to attract fans to Rio de Janeiro. Americans planning travel to Rio de Janeiro during this timeframe are strongly advised to be aware of game dates and locations, and take appropriate measures to safeguard their personal safety and property. More?

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Papua New Guinea

June 22, 2007

This Public Announcement is being issued to alert Americans to the possibility of violence in connection with upcoming national elections in Papua New Guinea. Americans traveling to or residing in Papua New Guinea should consider these risks in making their plans. This Public Announcement expires on August 15, 2007. More?

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Venezuela

June 22, 2007

This Public Announcement is being issued to alert American citizens planning travel to Venezuela for the Copa America tournament (June 26 to July 19, 2007) to continuing serious security concerns and possible changes to official entry requirements during that period. This Public Announcement expires July 20, 2007. More?

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji

June 12, 2007

This public announcement is updated to reflect the current security situation in Fiji. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to the Republic of Fiji due to the current unstable environment in the country. This Public Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement issued on February 28, 2007, and expires on July 30, 2007. More?

Travel Warning: LEBANON

June 14, 2007

This Travel Warning alerts American citizens to the ongoing fighting and political tensions in Lebanon and advises them of safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues strongly to urge that Americans defer travel to Lebanon, and that American citizens in Lebanon consider carefully the risks of remaining.   This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued on December 22, 2006. More?

Travel Warning: SAUDI ARABIA

June 14, 2007

This Travel Warning updates information on the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended security precautions. It supersedes the Travel Warning issued December 19, 2006. More?

Travel Warning: CHAD

June 11, 2007

This Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens on ongoing safety and security concerns, including concerns about rebel activities in eastern and southeastern Chad, and notes that the government-declared State of Emergency is still in effect. The Department continues to advise American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to eastern Chad.   This supersedes the Travel Warning of November 20, 2006. More?

Travel Warning: COLOMBIA

June 04, 2007

This Travel Warning updates ongoing security concerns in Colombia and reminds American citizens of those concerns. This supersedes the Travel Warning issued January 18, 2006. More?

Travel Warning: C?TE D'IVOIRE

June 01, 2007

This revised Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens on ongoing safety and security concerns in Cote d?Ivoire. The Department of State continues to urge Americans to defer all non-essential travel to Cote d?Ivoire. This supersedes the Travel Warning of December 18, 2006. More?