This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:
-A car blast on November 10 in India prompted heightened security measures following the terror attack.
-A strike will cause most flights to be grounded as well as limit metro and rail services in Portugal on December 11.
-3 Kings Day parades will cause travel disruptions across most towns in Spain on January 5.
A nationwide protest by transportation workers will block highways on November 24, creating massive travel delays. Workers are protesting unsafe highway conditions and are in solidarity with farmers who demand higher prices for their agricultural products. Highways across the country will be blocked by large vehicles, including the Mexico-Querétaro Highway, the Mexico-Puebla Highway, and the Pan-American Highway (Mexico-Nogales).
Independence Day celebrations will cause significant disruptions in downtown Warsaw on November 11. An independence march will meet at 1:00 P.M.. at Dmowski Roundabout before walking to the National Stadium. The event will cause significant road closures, with more than previous years due to security concerns surrounding the President’s attendance. This event draws tens of thousands of people each year, further exasperating traffic.
At least 1,500 people, including 200 foreign tourists, have been trapped in Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde due to continuous snowfall, prompting the Nepalese Army to conduct a rescue operation. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a special warning for sudden rises in river levels across Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Heightened landslide risks, particularly in Koshi province are expected.
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.