Huelga/Strike

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
Avenida La Paz
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
To: All American Citizens
From: American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section
Date: August 9, 2006
Subject: Warden Message – Teachers Demonstration
Previously peaceful demonstrations in favor of increased salaries for teachers became violent on August 9, 2006, with both demonstrators and law enforcement officials reported injured. There are credible reports of gun fire and the use of tear gas by law enforcement officials. Demonstrators have blocked major highways, including those providing access to the capital of Tegucigalpa, occasionally for many hours at a time. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor media reports closely and to avoid all demonstrations.
Access to Toncontin International Airport in Tegucigalpa has also been occasionally impeded. U.S. citizens considering travel to or through Toncontin should ascertain whether the airport is open before they begin their travel.
American citizens with questions about this message may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Consulate via e-mail at: usahonduras@state.gov
Always remember to refer to our Embassy website http://honduras.usembassy.gov and choose the Consular page to obtain information on matters pertaining to American Citizen Services.
Please pass this message to American citizens who might not be registered with the Embassy and suggest they do so at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/