Incident Details
Millions of tourists are expected to participate in Brazil’s annual nationwide Carnival celebrations from February 17-22. Significant travel delays are expected as hundreds of thousands of tourists arrive from outside of the country. Security personnel will be more active during Carnival, with tens of thousands of officers on duty to respond to crimes targeting tourists becoming more prevalent.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers should expect a significant increase in crowds and travel delays. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance.
