From July 27- 29, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. The protests coincide with the national holiday, Fiestas Patrias Peruanas. Flashpoints will include main plazas and government buildings. Heightened security measures will be enforced, including vehicle stops.
On July 25 at 6:00 PM, a large crowd of protesters will gather at the Place de la République in Paris, France. The protest is organized to denounce implications of the Olympic Games, such as environmental consequences. The protest is scheduled for just one day before the Games’ opening ceremony.
Bus workers will begin an indefinite strike on July 15 in the cities of Ferrol, Naron, and Neda in Galicia, Spain. The workers cite passenger transport policies as the reason for the strikes, and are demanding policy change from management and transport subsidiaries.
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In South Africa, health officials have begun screening measures at ports of entry for an indefinite duration due to increasing mpox infections. Mpox is a severe viral disease that is spread through human-to-human transmission. Several fatalities have been reported, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at increased risk.
Through at least July 4, anti-government protesters will lead demonstrations across Kenya calling for the resignation of President William Ruto. These protests come after deadly clashes between protesters and police on June 25 and 27. Further clashes, especially in Nairobi and near governmental buildings, are likely.
Expect anti-far-right protests in urban centers across Germany from June 20-29. The protests are largely organized against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Clashes with police or rival demonstrators may occur.
Expect further anti-government protests across Kenya in the coming days in response to the 2024 Finance Bill. Protesters have called for “seven days of rage” from June 21-27, including a potential blockade of the main roads leading to Nairobi. Demonstrations at the Parliament and State House buildings have also been planned.
The US Embassy in Mexico issued a nationwide Weather Alert on June 17 due to anticipated heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a possible tropical storm. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin Monday and develop into severe weather by midweek. The severe weather could develop into Tropical Storm Alberto.
Expect heightened security and travel disruptions from June 1 until June 5 in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea due to the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit. The summit will bring representatives from 48 African countries to the Korea International Exhibition Centre. Authorities will raise the terror alert level in Seoul and Gyeonggi to “caution” on June 1 and “warning” from June 2-5.
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