By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
 
The U.S. Embassy* closed its doors to the public at 10:00 a.m. yesterday for security reasons. The closure was announced to the public on its Spanish language social networks.

"For your safety, for our safety: We have received reliable information about a related security situation near our main building, specifically in Plaza del Oeste, the shopping center in front of our building. Those who have routine appointments scheduled for today, please reschedule. U.S. citizens who have an emergency can contact us at 2519-2000 or through the email ACSSanJose@state.gov to receive more information and guidance" said the press release.

Some U.S. citizens contacted A.M. Costa Rica, asking for more information because they received the same alert by email.

Shortly after 12:30p.m., the embassy was reopened continued with its normal schedule for the rest of the day.

"We have reopened! We have received reports that the security situation near the embassy has already been resolved and, therefore, we are returning to our normal operations. Those who had scheduled appointments with us can come as planned."

According to the press department of the Ministry of Security, in the Shopping Center located in front of the embassy, had been a fight between few people, in one of the stores. That situation was controlled by police officers.

After the reopening of the embassy, people whose appointments were cancelled were asked to reschedule.