You
should ask the
authorities to
notify the
Consulate
General.
Consular
officers cannot
get you out of
jail. When you
are in a foreign
country you are
subject to its
laws. Consular
officers can
work to protect
your legitimate
interests and
ensure that you
are not
discriminated
against. They
can provide you
with a list of
local attorneys,
visit you,
inform you
generally about
local laws and
contact your
family and
friends.
Consular
officers can try to get
relief if you
are held under
inhumane or
unhealthful
conditions.