Friday, February 27, 2009

As some people know...Nicaragua is in a state of transition. We received
a message from the US Embassy here in Nicaragua and here are some of
the excerpts from that message-

"Nicaraguan authorities have advised the U.S. Embassy that local organizations are planning political demonstrations in Managua and in cities throughout Nicaragua...Exact routes for these demonstrations are still unknown...The Embassy's Regional Security Officer has recommended that Embassy personnel avoid all affected areas. Embassy personnel have also been advised to not drive through barricades encountered on the street, keep windows up and doors locked in their vehicles, and carry a cell phone."

Attacks on US Americans have also been on the rise. Here is some more info:

"The U.S. Embassy has noted an increase in the use of armed violence against resident and visiting American citizens. Of particular concern are attacks happening inside of homes.

U.S. citizens are urged to review residential security procedures, including with their domestic employees, and strengthen security measures to help safeguard their houses. Likewise, the U.S. Embassy recommends that travelers utilize hotels and guest houses which have the following security elements in place:

* A front desk that is staffed 24 hours
* Full time uniformed security
* Access control precautions (i.e. a locked vehicle and pedestrian gate with a small hatch that allows security personnel to contact visitors without opening the fully opening the gate)
* Fenced perimeter
* Rooms equipped with safes for securing valuables and travel documents "

Thanks for all of your prayers for us in Nicaragua. Please pray for the country, as the direction of this country is changing.