Update from the US Consular's Office.

Information on the Security and Prosperity Partnership Meeting in Cancun, upcoming holiday hours, and fundrasing efforts for a sick child. Please read more below for more information and details.

All Consular Offices will be closed on April 13th and 14th for Easter.

Media sources report that several political parties and other groups are calling for demonstration marches in Merida, Cancun, and Chichén Itzá, on Thursday, March 30, 2006 to protest the Security and Prosperity Partnership meeting attended by the presidents of the United States and Mexico, and the prime minister of Canada.

Press reports indicate the demonstrations will take place in front of the U.S. Consulate in Mérida, Yucatán (Paseo de Montejo #453 x Avenida Colón), our Consular Agency in Cancun, Quintana Roo (Plaza Caracol in the hotel zone), and possibly the Chichén Itzá ruins in Yucatán starting simultaneously around 5:00pm on Thursday, March 30, 2006.

We wish to remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.

U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. Since the timing and routes of marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, U.S. citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov

Office hours: Attention to the public for U.S. citizens is from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed for U.S. Federal and Mexican holidays).

Office phone: 999-925-5011, ext. 160, 220 or 230. After-hours cell phone (for emergencies involving U.S. citizens only): 044-999-947-2285

John and Joan Hynes are collecting donations for a Mexican family in their neighborhood who have a 14 year old daughter diagnosed with a brain tumor.

She has responded well to treatment in Merida but sadly her family has no medical insurance and they have run out of funds for her medical care. To save the life of their daughter, they have put their home in San Miguel ll, across from San Jose del Mar, church up for sale . It's a 4 room house and they are asking $300,000 pesos. If you want to make a donation or have an interest in buying their home, please contact John and Joan Hynes who live on 20 Av. Nte. # 749 between Calle 14 and Airport Blvd. (Av 20 was just re-opened tonight as far as Calle 14) ASAP - .Phone number 872-5124 / This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

If any of you happen to be in contact with JOSEPH LOYD POTTER , can you let him know that his mom is going into the hospital & wants to talk to him, also that I have his passport in my office. Thanks !

I will be away on holiday on Tuesday April 25th through May17th so if you need passport or notary services be sure to see me before I leave.

Anne Harris USCA - CZM cell 044 987 876 0624 for emergencies

office ph 872 4574 hours 12-2 pm M-F for routine services

Villa Mar Mall in the Main Plaza (behind Fat Tuesdays) 2nd floor right rear, across from Cozumel On Line

email : This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it fax 872 6662

http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/merida/meridae.htm

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