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The latest news and updates from the United States Consular's Office in Cozumel.
Help the Red Cross by attending a funfilled casino night, Cozumel office to be closed for holiday, how you can become a blood donor, how to file a complaint against local authorities; all of this and more when you read more below.
Have fun and help the people of Cozumel at the Red Cross Fundraiser! Proceeds will go to fund a new ambulance for the
community. The Red Cross Fundraiser, Cruz Roja's Casino Night, will be held on Saturday March 24, 2007 at 9:00 PM until 2 AM at the Playa Azul Resort. The cost is $500.00 pesos ($50.00 USD) per person which includes 1000 Lucky Playing Points and snacks (seperate cash bar for wine and drinks)
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If you are willing to be listed as a donor for when blood is needed for emergency situations, please email the Consular's Office with your blood type, address, and the phone number(s) where you can be reached. A+ and B- are the two most common types that are requested, but all potential donors would be most welcome.
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The Cozumel Office will be on holiday from Monday March 19th through Tuesday March 27th so the office will be
closed on those dates. For American Citizen Consular Services during this time, please contact the American Consulate in Merida at:
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Phone: #01-999-942-5700 ext 5722,5723, or 5714. After hour emergencies cell phone number:045-999-947-2285 or you can reach the U.S. Consular Agency in Cancun: E-mail
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Plaza Caracol,Blvd. Kukulkan,Zona Hotelera Office:01-998-883-0272 Fax:01-998-883-1373
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If you have a complaint against local authorities, you can also contact : Derechos Humanos (Human Rights Commission)
Phone:872-4152 10a. Ave.con Calle 2 Nte. Esquina, Planta Alta, Local No. 11.Toll free in Mexico 01-800-715-2000 For complaints against merchants contact PROFECO's English speaking agent Lic. Ariadne Santín, Consumer Protection
Lawyer located in the Department of Tourism in the Main Plaza 2nd floor del Edificio Plaza el Sol Tel:(987) 869-0211
Telephone and Fax:987-869-0212 or e-mail:
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All calls regarding visas should be directed to:
01-900-849-4949 or ifyou are using a credit card 01-477-788-7070 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM
and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM or visit http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/smxvisitar.html
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Just a reminder : all Americans, even minor children, who travel to or from Mexico by air will need to carry a valid (unexpired) U.S. passport to enter the USA, under new rules that went into effect on January 23, 2007
for more information visit: http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/
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Anne Harris USCA - CZM Cell:044-987-876-0624 for emergencies. Office phone: 987-872-4574 Hours 12:00 until 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. Located in the Villa Mar Mall in the Main Plaza (behind Fat Tuesdays) on the 2nd floor right rear, across from Cozumel On Line. E-mail :
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Fax:987-872-6662
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/merida/meridae.htm
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