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Emergency Services

Consular officers monitor the general welfare of United States citizens in Argentina. In this area, our services include:

  • Making inquiries of local authorities about missing US citizens
  • Helping indigent citizens find sources of funds for subsistence or temporary shelter, such as at the Salvation Army home for men and for women
  • Monitoring the welfare of children involved in custody disputes when the child is in Argentina.
  • Visiting incarcerated US citizens, and providing information on local attorneys
  • Coordinating the repatriation to the United States of destitute US citizens
  • Providing appropriate and necessary assistance to US citizens who are the victims of accidents and natural or manmade disasters
  • For EMERGENCIES involving a US citizen call 5777-4354. After 5:00PM and on weekends, call: (011) 5777-4873

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