A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Friday, May 23, 2025. The event will commence at 1:00 p.m. from the metro train station located at the intersection of Ave. Abraham Lincoln and Ave. Correa y Cidron, proceeding toward the National Congress.
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has issued a notice advising U.S. citizens to avoid areas surrounding rallies and demonstrations whenever possible. The embassy cautions that even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to become violent without warning.
U.S. citizens are advised to avoid crowds and demonstrations, exercise caution if unexpectedly near large gatherings or protests, comply with local regulations, carry proper identification including a U.S. passport, monitor local media for updates, and plan alternative routes.
For assistance, U.S. citizens can contact the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo located at Av. República de Colombia 57. For emergencies, they can call 809-567-7775 or send non-emergency inquiries via email to SDOAmericans@state.gov.
Further information can be found on the embassy's website or by following their Twitter and Facebook accounts. Additionally, individuals can contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for security updates and visit Ready.Gov for emergency preparedness information.