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Union-affiliated workers will strike across Italy on November 20-21; expect nationwide transportation and public service disruptions.

Advisories / By / November 14, 2026

Multiple prominent Italian trade unions have called a nationwide, 24-hour general strike on November 20. The strike is expected to affect public and private industries including schools, public administration; previous general strikes have seen turnout in the hundreds of thousands. In conjunction with the general strike, several transportation unions have called a strike lasting from 9:00 PM on November 20 until 8:00 PM on November 21. Protests accompanying the strikes are likely in major urban centers.

Thousands of protesters will gather in Letná Park, Prague, Czech Republic, on November 15; expect travel disruptions and police presence

Advisories / By / November 12, 2026

Civic initiative Million Moments for Democracy has organized the rally to denounce a proposed media nationalization plan which would get rid of household TV fees and shift funding for Czech TV and radio to the state budget. Protesters will also denounce the populist coalition government of Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The rally will begin at 2:00 PM, and is expected to see thousands of participants. Heightened police presence is likely near Letná Park while the rally is ongoing.

Protesters will march through central Dublin, Ireland, on November 13 at 12:00 PM; expect unrest and police presence.

Advisories / By / November 12, 2026

The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest has been organized by groups of professional drivers, farmers, and plant operators to call for an end to the rising costs of fuel in Ireland. Protesters are scheduled to gather at Leinster House on Kildare Street at 12:00 PM before marching to Dublin Castle. Organizers have stated that the protest will remain peaceful; however, a heightened police presence is likely along the protest route, and clashes between police and protesters are possible.

Aviation workers will conduct a 24-hour strike across Argentina on November 6; expect air travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / November 3, 2026

The State Workers’ Association will denounce low wages, deteriorating airport working conditions, and the underfunding of Argentina’s civil aviation authority. The strike will affect over 27 airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport and Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires. Widespread delays and cancellations are expected to affect all commercial flights.

Protesters will gather at Place Jean Macé in Lyon, France, on November 5 at 10:30 AM; expect substantial unrest.

Advisories / By / November 1, 2026

Activist groups and unions including Solidaires Rhône have organized the protest to call for wealth redistribution, freedom of assembly, and denounce France’s high cost of living. Place Jean-Macé was banned as a gathering point by prefectural police on October 24; previous attempts to assemble at Place Jean-Macé have resulted in clashes between protesters and police, including the use of tear gas. The protest is expected to last until at least 2:00 PM; the previous Solidaires Rhône protest saw 20,000 attendees.

Protesters will gather at the town hall in Bobigny, Paris, France on November 2 at 5:30 PM; expect localized disruptions.

Advisories / By / November 1, 2026

The protest has been organized as part of the grassroots Yellow Vests movement, as well as Act III of the ongoing Social Anger movement that has seen widespread student protests across France. The duration and turnout of the protest have not yet been announced. Participants are not expected to leave from in front of Bobigny Town Hall until the demonstration has concluded. Heightened security is likely near the protest area, and clashes with police may occur.

Student protesters will gather at Place du Panthéon in Paris, France, on November 3 at 2:00 PM; expect potential escalation.

Advisories / By / November 1, 2026

Student organization Interfac IDF has organized the protest as part of the ongoing student movement occurring across France. After gathering at Place du Panthéon, protesters will march 2.9 miles through central Paris to the Medef headquarters at 55 Avenue Bosquet. The duration of the protest has not been announced. A heightened police presence will be in place along the protest route, and clashes between police and protesters are possible.

Commercial truckers will strike across Mexico starting October 26; expect nationwide disruptions in shipping services.

Advisories / By / October 25, 2026

Mexican trucking unions Canacar, Conatram, Indeco, Fematrac and Hamotac have called the nationwide strike to demand improved security against extortion and cargo theft, as well as better highway conditions. Strike organizers are also denouncing the Mexican Senate’s proposed cuts to tax incentives for truckers in the 2027 budget. Estimates say the strike will affect 1.2 million trucks nationwide. The strike is scheduled to last indefinitely once it begins on October 26.

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

Advisories / By / October 15, 2026

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.

Advisories / By / October 13, 2026

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.

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