Europe
- London, United Kingdom: Travel Advisory | London overground workers will go on a 24-hour strike on March 26 in London, United Kingdom, disrupting public transportation services. Organized by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, affiliated employees will strike at a time yet to be announced. The strike is organized to call for pay and overtime disputes. The strike will primarily affect the Windrush Line, with services between Highbury, Islington, Clapham Junction, West Croydon, and the Crystal Palace branch expected to be most affected. The strike will likely lead to increased commute times due to delays or potential service suspensions. Additionally, the increased demand for alternative transportation may further lengthen commute times and reduce availability. Travelers are advised to avoid any associated protests or demonstrations and prepare for significant travel disruptions. Monitor local news and social media for updates.
- Switzerland: Protest Advisory | No Kings protesters will gather across Switzerland on March 28. Democrats Abroad Switzerland, the branch of the American democratic party in Switzerland, is organizing the protests. The protests are calling for strengthened democracy in the United States and around the world. They will gather in major urban centers across Switzerland, including Basel, Geneva, and Zurich on March 28. The Basel demonstration at St. Alban-Graben and the Geneva demonstration at the pedestrian zone Mont Blanc will begin at 10:00 AM, and the Zurich demonstration at Munsterhof Square will begin at 11:00 AM. Several hundred are expected to attend each gathering, including both Americans and Swiss citizens in solidarity. The demonstrations are expected to be peaceful. Travel delays are likely in Zurich and Basel around demonstration areas. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and plan alternate routes around demonstration areas. Monitor the Democrats Abroad Switzerland website and local media for updates.
- Azores, Portugal: Travel Advisory | Aviation workers in the Azores, Portugal, will begin an indefinite strike on March 24. The Aviation Workers’ Union and the National Union of Civil Aviation Workers organized the partial strike in protest of potential privatization and other measures by the SATA Group that could threaten job security and working conditions for SATA Air Açores employees. Employees will continue working but will refuse overtime and will not attend shifts on scheduled rest days. There is no scheduled end date for the partial strike, and it is likely to disrupt air travel in the Azores. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and reschedule if necessary, and to monitor local news and social media for updates.
- France: Protest Advisory | No Kings protesters will gather across France on March 28. Democrats Abroad France, the branch of the American democratic party in France, is organizing the protests. The protests are calling for strengthened democracy in the United States and around the world. They will gather in major urban centers across France, including Paris, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse, Provence, Bordeaux, Rennes, and Strasbourg on March 28. Several hundred are expected to attend each gathering, including both Americans and French citizens in solidarity. The demonstrations are expected to be peaceful. Travel delays are likely around demonstration areas. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and plan alternate routes around demonstration areas. Monitor the Democrats Abroad France website and local media for updates.
Americas
- Peru: Travel Advisory | Expect continued disruptions to travel in Peru through March 29 due to severe rainfall, and flooding. In recent weeks Peru has faced floods that have prompted travel disruptions, evacuations, and impacts on public safety. Thousands of citizens in Peru have sought shelter from these storms, where nearly 300 districts have declared states of emergency. Major roadways have been flooded, leading to the stranding of vehicles and other means of transportation. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan contingency routes of travel to ensure safety. Travelers are also advised to follow all official directives.
- Canada: Protest Advisory | No Tyrants protesters will gather across Canada on March 28. The protests are calling for strengthened democracy in the United States and around the world. They will gather in several urban centers across Canada, including Victoria and Toronto on March 28. At least several dozen are expected to attend each gathering, including both Americans and Canadian citizens in solidarity. The demonstrations are expected to be peaceful. Travel delays are expected around demonstration areas. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and plan alternate routes around demonstration areas. Monitor the Democrats Abroad Canada website and local media for updates.
- Argentina: Protest Advisory | Protests will be held across Argentina on March 23 and March 24 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup. The Argentine military staged a coup on this date in 1976, installing a junta that ruled the country until 1983. It is expected that turnout will be high at these protests. Significant disruptions are expected in Buenos Aires in particular, but other urban areas will also experience smaller disruptions from protests. Police may use force to disperse protesters. Travelers are advised to avoid protest areas, especially Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, and limit travel through Buenos Aires after dark. If protests become violent, travelers are advised to leave the area immediately and return to their hotels or living accommodations. Additionally, travelers are advised to plan alternate routes to avoid town and city centers to minimize delays and disruptions caused by protests.
- Peru: Health Advisory | Peru health authorities warn of increased leptospirosis risk over the coming weeks following nationwide flooding and above-average rainfall. Above-average rainfall and flooding have led to a significantly increased risk of leptospirosis across Peru which prompted the warning on March 21. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease typically transmitted through contact with untreated water—such as rivers, lakes, floodwaters, or stagnant puddles—contaminated by animal urine. While symptoms are often mild and flu-like, the infection can become severe and become deadly if left untreated. Local health authorities report that the number of infections since the beginning of 2026 is already higher than typical for this time of year. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to strictly avoid contact with potentially contaminated water, including puddles or stagnant floodwaters, throughout Peru. Practice rigorous hygiene by washing hands frequently with soap and thoroughly cleaning any skin cuts or abrasions that may have been exposed.
Asia & Pacific
- Tasmania, Australia: Travel Advisory | Public sector workers will strike on March 24 to March 26 in Tasmania, Australia. Public workers, teachers, and support staff will strike across Tasmania on three days, each day in a separate region of Tasmania. On March 24, the workers will strike in the Northwest Coast region, on March 25 they will strike in Launceston city, and on March 26 they will strike in Southern Tasmania. While many of the workers are teachers and other support staff, some public transport workers and government workers will strike, with transportation delays likely. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternative methods of transportation and avoid any protests that arise from the strike. Monitor local media for updates on disruptions.
- Tokyo, Japan: Protest Advisory | A pro-democracy protest organized by Democrats Abroad Japan will take place in Tokyo on March 28 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Demonstrators will gather outside Shimo-Kitazawa Station to advocate for strengthened democratic institutions in the United States and globally. Democrats Abroad Japan regularly organizes small-scale political events in Tokyo, often involving expatriates and local supporters. Public demonstrations in Tokyo are generally well-regulated and peaceful, with police managing crowd flow; however, gatherings near busy transit hubs such as Shimo-Kitazawa Station can increase pedestrian congestion and slow movement in surrounding streets. Travelers are advised to avoid the immediate protest area and use alternate routes around Shimo-Kitazawa Station. They should also allow additional time for travel and monitor local media for updates.
- Philippines: Travel Advisory | Two public transportation unions will not operate nationwide in the Philippines on March 23. Transportation workers from the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization (ACTO) and the National Federation of Transport Cooperatives (NFTC) will stop all operations on March 23 as a “transport holiday” to protest high gas prices. Combined, ACTO and the NFTC operate roughly 86% of public transportation in the Philippines. Many universities have already switched to online classes or canceled classes entirely on March 23 in anticipation of widespread disruptions. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternative means of transportation. Monitor local media for updates on running transportation routes.
Africa & Middle East
- Kenya: Travel Advisory | Aviation workers will strike nationwide in Kenya on March 25, disrupting flights and airport operations. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) consists of airport ground staff, technicians, and support personnel. The strike follows a labor dispute with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) over wages, union recognition, and alleged unfair dismissals, as unions claim authorities failed to honor a February return-to-work agreement. Previous aviation-sector strikes in Kenya have caused flight delays, cancellations, and reduced airport services, particularly at major hubs such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) and Moi International Airport (Mombasa). Widespread participation may disrupt passenger processing and air traffic support services. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm flight schedules with airlines and allow for additional travel time. Travelers should monitor local media for updates.
- Middle East: Travel Advisory | Multiple airlines are canceling flights to the Middle East until late May. British Airways has canceled all flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, Bahrain, Amman, and Dubai until May 31. Lufthansa and Air Canada have canceled flights to the Middle East until late March, with the possibility of further cancellations and delays. Authorities report that Dubai International Airport is currently operating at 40-45% of normal traffic movement and has resumed some travel to select destinations. Despite that, travel delays around the region are still expected to continue. Travelers are advised to confirm their travel itineraries with airline providers and rebook if needed. They should also continue to monitor their flight status for last-minute delays and cancellations.
- Cape Town, South Africa: Travel Advisory | Taxi protests are expected to bring disruptions to transportation in the Cape Town area of South Africa this coming week. Cape Town has had multiple taxi protest actions and strikes within the last week, and these are expected to continue. This has mainly affected public transportation from suburbs to city centers as well as residential areas to business districts. Within the coming week, there is a possibility of more protests, sudden taxi route shutdowns, and delays or cancellations of taxi services. This may have a secondary effect in the form of overcrowding in buses and trains, as well as heavier traffic due to a possible increase in private cars on highways and roads. As of March 21, local authorities and companies have deployed “peace ambassadors” in order to dissuade any upcoming protests. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm routes before setting out and plan for the sudden cancellation of taxi services. Travelers are also advised to monitor local news and social media for upcoming taxi protests and strikes.
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Security Advisory | Expect heightened security as well as traffic and travel disruptions surrounding the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 28 due to the Dubai World Cup horse racing meet. Despite the recent Iranian and the broader Middle East conflict, the Dubai World Cup horse racing meet is still expected to proceed as scheduled, with many of the international participants arriving sometime this upcoming week. Road closures near the racetrack and the deployment of extra police officers are expected. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to follow official directives and monitor local news and social media for updates on the race times. Travelers are also advised to avoid the area due to possible traffic and confirm routes before setting out.
