Incident Details

The US Embassy in Havana issued a Demonstration Alert for October 28 after the verbal argument between US and Cuban officials at the UN General Assembly; Embassy services were suspended at 11:00 AM. Several thousand protesters have gathered across from the embassy grounds and are expected to remain into the late evening. Local and national police are managing crowds and street closures around the protest. Impacts to nearby streets and public transit services are expected to last for the duration of the protest.

Traveler Safety

Travelers are advised to avoid the US Embassy and exercise caution. Monitor US State Department sources for updates.