This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:
-A declared state of emergency in Lima on October 22 brought soldiers in to patrol the streets.
-Hurricane Melissa caused widespread disruption throughout Jamaica starting on October 26.
-The opening of Europe’s Christmas Markets will heighten terrorism concerns starting mid-November.
A 30-day state of emergency was declared in the capital of Peru starting October 22. This declaration made by Peru’s new president Jerí in an attempt to limit violence within the city after a wave of violent protests. Soldiers have already started patrolling the streets. Some civil liberties will be suspended including the freedom of assembly.
Power grid operators warn that Spain could experience a mass outage over the coming weeks. Red Elécrtica de España, responsible for operating the Spanish power grid, reported that they have seen power fluctuations over the last two weeks that threaten the stability of the system. The mass power outage on April 28 left tens of millions without power. Phone service, transportation, and essential services were massively disrupted.
Doctors and medical professionals will go on strike all-day across Spain on October 3. The Association for a Medical and Faculty Statute (APEMYF) representing 16 medical organizations failed to reach a deal with the Ministry of Health over reforms. A similar protest by the same organization in June led to thousands of canceled appointments and non urgent procedures.
This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:
-Anti-immigration protests in London caused widespread disruptions on September 13.
-October 7 anniversary protests will cause worldwide disruptions.
-An air traffic controller strike in France is set to cause thousands of delays from October 7-10.
Kenya’s Mpox outbreak continues to grow, citing 420 confirmed cases since July 2024. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and a rash. Most cases have broken out in larger population areas, such as in Mombasa and Nairobi. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated their vaccination recommendations to include Kenya on September 15. The outbreak does not show signs of slowing down.
Doctors in Nigeria have begun a five day strike from September 12 to September 16. The Nigerian Association of Residential Doctors (NARD), representing approximately 40% of all in-country doctors, has called this strike primarily in response to the government’s refusal to disperse owed funds. Similar strikes have had major impacts on Nigeria’s medical system.
Mass protests are expected in Brazil’s major cities on September 7. Protesters will voice their support for former president Jair Bolsonaro amid his trial for alleged involvement in a 2022 coup. The protests, coinciding with Brazil’s Independence Day, have a potential of turning violent and attracting counter protests.
This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:
-Messina bridge protests in Sicily blocked key transportation routes on August 9.
-Typhoon Podul caused thousands to evacuate in Southeastern Taiwan on August 12-13.
-Protests starting August 25 that turned violent across Indonesia have led to over 1,000 detainments.
Terrorist organizations are expected to continue targeting government facilities including police stations and military buildings in Cali. The latest bombing attack on August 21 killed six while injuring 60 outside of the Marco Fidel Suarez Air Base. Several police stations also experienced bombings on June 10. Expect Increased security measures to follow.