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El Encierro will draw large crowds to Pamplona, Spain, from July 7–14; expect localized traffic disruptions and heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 2, 2026

El Encierro, or the Running of the Bulls, takes place daily at 8:00 AM from July 7-14 during the San Fermín Festival. Despite the cultural significance, the event is widely regarded as highly dangerous. Participants can face serious risks, including trampling, goring, falls, and collisions in narrow, fast-moving streets where reaction time is extremely limited. The event is expected to draw heavy crowds, disrupt local travel, and prompt an increased security presence.

Planned water outage will affect Cape Town, South Africa, from June 29 to 30; service disruptions expected.

Advisories / By / June 27, 2026

A planned 24-hour water outage will begin at approximately 10:00 AM on June 29 and continue until 10:00 AM on June 30. The outage is part of an assessment of critical water supplies and will affect several neighborhoods, including Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel, and areas served by the Voëlvlei pipeline. Disruptions to water service are expected throughout the affected areas.

The presidential run-off election will take place throughout Colombia on June 21; heightened security expected.

Advisories / By / June 18, 2026

The presidential run-off election between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will take place across Colombia on June 21. Polling stations will operate from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Historically, election results have prompted demonstrations and gatherings by opposing political groups, which can continue for several days. Heightened security measures are expected around polling locations and government buildings nationwide.

The FIFA World Cup opening match will take place in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11; heightened security expected.

Advisories / By / June 10, 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico will host 13 matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey through July 5. Large numbers of domestic and international visitors are expected. Authorities will station over 55,000 police officers and 20,000 military personnel to support event security operations. Significant travel disruptions and heightened security expected.

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