Makenzie Smerud

Human-rights activists will rally in large numbers in London, United Kingdom on March 28 at 12:00 PM.

The death of a cartel leader on February 22 is sparking nationwide security concerns in Mexico.  Mexican armed forces killed “El Mencho,” the leader of one of Mexico’s largest cartels. HIs death sparked a wave of roadblocks that are disrupting travel and creating security concerns across the country, with the majority of disruptions occurring in Jalisco. The U.S. embassy in Mexico has advised U.S. citizens to shelter in place across several states. Several locations also saw violence aimed largely to cause disruptions.

Travel disruptions ensue in Goppenstein, Switzerland until February 21 after severe avalanche warnings and a train derailment.

A 24-hour nationwide general strike is expected to disrupt Argentina on February 19 following a call by the Confederación General del Trabajo. The strike is  in response to President Javier Milei’s proposed labour reforms. Disruptions are expected to impact public transport services, local traffic and potentially air travel. Recent protest in relation, resulted in hundreds of injuries, heightened police presence is expected and force tactics may be used to disperse crowds if it poses as a disturbance to bystanders.

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