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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck San Jose del Palmar and Quibdó, Colombia, on August 10; rescue efforts are ongoing.

Advisories / By / August 11, 2026

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Chocó Department, Colombia, on August 10, causing 1,495 injuries and destroying 5,000 buildings, as of August 11. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports the earthquake occurred at 12:30 PM. The earthquake was felt across Colombia, including Bogotá, prompting the evacuation of buildings and homes. Local authorities are assessing the extent of the impacts, reporting over 250 deaths.

The US State Department updated Travel Advisory to Level 3 for Ceuta, Spain, on August 1, due to heightened unrest.

Advisories / By / August 8, 2026

The Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) has been issued due to unrest from the recent mass arrival of migrants from Morocco. The overall advisory for Spain remains at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). The large and uncontrolled influx has created unpredictable security conditions, prompting Spain to deploy the military, National Police, and Civil Guard to reinforce the enclave. The migration surge overwhelmed local resources, and Spanish authorities are continuing efforts to restore order.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is anticipated to cause travel disruptions across Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from August 7 to August 31.

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

Over 1 million visitors are expected to travel to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Festival Fringe is the world’s largest performing arts festival, spanning 3 weeks and hosting over 3,000 shows across the city of Edinburgh. The event will attract attendees, visitors, and media outlets from outside of the United Kingdom. An Increase in travelers is anticipated to cause traffic disruptions, pressure on public transport and heightened security for crowd management.

The 5th Annual State of the Nation Address will occur in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 27; heightened security expected.

Advisories / By / July 22, 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will deliver the State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, on July 27 at 4:00 PM. Approximately 20,000 police officers will deploy for security operations. Officers will be placed around staging areas, protest venues, and transport hubs, and closing roads around the Complex. Local authorities will enforce a lockdown policy from July 23 to July 27, restricting access to the Complex for official visitors only. Localized travel disruptions and clashes with police are likely.

Political protesters are expected to gather around Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey, on July 7 at 7:00 PM; heightened security expected.

Advisories / By / July 7, 2026

Protesters will gather to denounce the NATO Summit occurring in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to July 8 . Hundreds of protesters are expected to participate, resulting in localized travel delays in Istanbul’s city center. Clashes with local authorities are likely, as the Turkish government has banned protests, is using enhanced force at protest sites (e.g. tear gas), and has arrested hundreds of protesters.

Millions of spectators will travel across France for the Tour de France, from July 4 to July 26.

Advisories / By / July 1, 2026

The Tour de France is an annual three week professional cycling race, with 22 teams, 176 cyclists, and thousands of supporting staff. This event attracts between 10 -12 million international spectators, visitors, and media.The increase in travelers will cause traffic disruptions around southeastern France. This year’s route will start in Barcelona, Spain and will end at the Champs-Élysées, Paris. Cities hosting the starting and ending stages will experiences the most intense traffic delays and extended road closures.

Pride parade is expected to attract tens of thousands in Rome, Italy, on June 20 at 3:30 PM.

Advisories / By / June 17, 2026

The parade will begin at the Piazza della Repubblica and advance to the city center of Rome. The march is expected to cause localized travel delays and road closures, specifically around the Piazza della Repubblica. This march will happen in conjunction with Rome’s other pride festivities on June 20, increasing the number of expected attendees to potentially hundreds of thousands.

Unionized airline employees will go on strike across three airports in Paris, France, on June 18; expect travel delays.

Advisories / By / June 15, 2026

Employees associated with the French Democratic Confederation of Labour (CFDT) will strike for 24 hours on June 18. This strike will affect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG), impacting ground services. Local media reports that another protest at CDG in Terminal could start at 10:00 AM.

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