Europe
- Milan, Italy: Protest Advisory | On June 17, Movibus workers will strike for 24 hours to protest working conditions in the city. Make alternate travel arrangements. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
- Barcelona, Spain: Protest and Travel Advisory | On June 18 at 6:00 AM, taxi drivers will strike for 12 hours across Barcelona, Spain. In conjunction with the strike, protestors will gather at 8:00 AM at Gran Via and march from Plaza Catalunya to Plaza Sant Jaume. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests, expect delays, and use other transportation.
- Rome, Italy: Protest Advisory | On June 18, the Italian opposition parties will protest in Rome. Protestors will gather at the Piazza Santi Apostoli at 5:30 PM to denounce a brawl that occurred in the Italian parliament on June 12. Crowd size and duration are undetermined. Travelers are advised to avoid the protest route and anticipate travel delays. Monitor local media for updates.
- Brussels, Belgium: Protest Advisory | On June 23 at 1:00 PM, expect protests outside the Chinese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. The protest is organized to call upon the Chinese government to strengthen animal cruelty laws. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness, monitor local news for updates, and plan travel routes in advance.
Americas
- Mexico: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, expect severe weather conditions in south and south-east Mexico. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for Campeche, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatan states. Thunderstorms, hail, and flooding are also forecast. Travelers should expect travel disruptions. Confirm routes before setting out and allow extra time for travel. Monitor local media for updates.
- Tabasco, Mexico: Security Advisory | Over the coming weeks, expect heightened security and exercise increased situational awareness in Tabasco state, Mexico due to a surge in violent crime. The violence is partially attributable to an escalation in tensions between cartels, gangs, and police. Travelers should expect heightened security and travel disruptions. Carry official documents and monitor local media for updates.
- Bolivia: Protest Advisory | On June 17, truck drivers will begin indefinite blockades nationwide. Transport disruptions are expected on main roads near the constitutional capital, Sucre, and the administrative capital, La Paz. Trade unions are protesting shortages in fuel and foreign currency. Travelers should avoid all protests and expect travel disruptions. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
- Richmond, Canada: Protest Advisory | On June 19, protesters will demonstrate in support of hotel employees near a Vancouver Airport hotel. The duration and turnout remain unclear. Travelers should avoid protests and expect travel disruptions. Monitor local news and social media for the latest updates.
Asia & Pacific
- Northern Vietnam: Weather Advisory | The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has issued an advisory about flash floods and landslides during typhoon season in Vietnam. Monitor local media for landslide warnings and avoid high-risk areas.
- Karnataka, India: Protest Advisory | On June 17, protesters will demonstrate in Karnataka state, India due to increased sales tax on fuel. The state opposition party Bharatiya Janata will lead the protests. Demonstrations will be located outside local administrators’ offices throughout the state. Clashes between protestors and police are possible. Travelers should avoid all protests, plan alternate routes, and follow all instructions from authorities.
- South Korea: Health Advisory | From June 17, a nationwide doctors’ strike will expand, further disrupting medical services. Top doctors and community doctors will join an ongoing strike. Medical professionals are protesting the increase in the quota of medical students. Seek alternate medical care, and reconfirm existing appointments. Monitor local news and health alerts for the latest updates.
- Indonesia: Travel Advisory | On June 18, Indonesia will observe a collective leave day. The public holiday aims to promote domestic tourism. Expect travel delays and large crowds in major cities. Monitor news and social media for the latest updates.
Africa & Middle East
- Accra, Ghana: Protest Advisory | On June 18 at 9:00 AM, protesters will demonstrate in front of the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Protestors will then march to the Jubilee House. The protest is organized in response to the sale of a large share of a hotel chain to a member of Parliament. Altercations between police and protestors are possible. Travelers should avoid the protest and plan alternate travel routes. Travelers should also follow all directions from authorities and monitor local news for updates.
- Nairobi, Kenya: Protest Advisory | On June 18 at 12:00 PM, protesters will demonstrate outside the parliament building in Nairobi, Kenya. The protest is in response to the proposed finance bill of 2024. Expect heightened security and a large attendance. Travelers should plan routes before setting out and follow all instructions from authorities.
- South Africa: Health Advisory | Over the coming weeks, exercise increased caution after the second Mpox related death in South Africa on June 13. Six cases, two in Gauteng and four in KwaZulu-Natal, have been reported since the beginning of May. Travelers should report the following symptoms to authorities: fever, headaches, swellings, back pain, and muscle aches.
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, expect travel disruptions in the aftermath of adverse weather in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Flooding was reported in Abodo, Adjame, Bingerville, Cocody and Yopougon from June 13-14. Travelers should confirm routes before setting out, allow extra travel time, and only use experienced local drivers. Monitor local news for updates and follow all directions from authorities.
