After the unfortunate Caribbean Airlines crash at Cheddi Jagan International airport on July 30, questions have come up as to the role of the US Embassy in a crisis. This Ask the Consul installment covers some of the things the US Embassy can and can’t do in a crisis.
What happens when a U.S. citizen is injured overseas?
In the case of an injured U.S. citizen abroad the US Embassy in Georgetown will do all it can to assist the injured person and,