Incident Details
As of December 1, six letter bombs have been sent to high-profile targets across Spain, including the Ukrainian and US Embassies, the Interior Ministry, the Defence Ministry, a European Union satellite center, and Instalaza (a Spanish weapons manufacturer). The US Embassy in Madrid is the latest to receive a letter bomb, and there is currently heightened security in the area.
Traveler Safety
Travelers should exercise caution in all public buildings, especially embassies or consulates and maintain enhanced situational awareness. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.