Duncan Lawrence

Protesters will gather in Lumphini Park, Bangkok, Thailand, on October 16 at 9:00 AM; expect traffic disruptions and police presence.

The La Via Campesina workers’ alliance is continuing protests from October 15, calling for the dismantling of the IMF and World Bank. After gathering at Lumphini Park, protesters will march to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, where meetings between the IMF and World Bank are being held. The Metropolitan Police Bureau has banned public gatherings around the Convention Centre for the duration of the meetings. Expect clashes between protesters and police.

Quito Airport in Quito, Ecuador, will be closed for maintenance on October 17, from 02:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) will suspend operations from 02:00 AM-2:00 PM October 17 to conduct preventative runway maintenance. All flights will be suspended while maintenance is ongoing; however, the passenger terminal will remain open. The airport’s normal flight schedule will resume once all maintenance is completed. Expect substantial travel disruption surrounding the maintenance, including delayed or cancelled flights.

Thousands of cyclists will attend the 2026 Cyclothon in Hong Kong, China, on October 11; expect road closures.

The annual Hong Kong Cyclothon is expected to draw thousands of participants from across the globe, who will compete in a series of cycling events through the city center. Cyclothon events will last from 5:15 AM until at least 6:00 PM. Events will include group bike rides, races, and a carnival held in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Expect large crowds throughout the event, as well as road closures along cycling routes throughout Kowloon and Tsing Yi.

Millions across Mexico will celebrate the Day of the Dead festival from October 27 to November 1.

Day of the Dead celebrations will occur across Mexico from October 27 to November 1, attracting millions of attendees. Traditional celebrations include parades, the creation of ofrendas, and cemetery vigils. Festivities in Mexico City will culminate in the Day of the Dead parade on October 31, which expects a turnout of over one million. Holiday events will cause traffic disruptions and heightened security throughout urban centers. and road closures will be implemented along the routes of major parades.

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