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Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica over the coming weeks due to a rise in violent crime.

Advisories / By / November 30, 2025

Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica over the coming weeks due to a rise in violent crime. More than 700 homicides have been registered in 2025, marking a continuation of record-high violence in recent years. On November 25, the US Embassy issued a security alert highlighting rising criminal activity. Foreign visitors have increasingly been targeted, with crimes including armed robberies, assaults, burglaries, extortion, and financial scams, particularly in rental accommodations and tourist areas. 

Nationwide demonstrations will occur in Brazil in the coming days due to the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro on November 22.

Advisories / By / November 23, 2025

Former President Jair Bolsonaro was detained on November 22 after attempting to flee house arrest, resulting in a demonstration outside Bolsonaro’s Brasilia residence at 7:00 PM. Pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations are likely to occur nationwide in the coming days. Flashpoints include government buildings and offices of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party. Heightened security and disruption is expected. 

Gen Z protesters clashed with police and tore down barriers at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on November 15; exercise caution.

Advisories / By / November 15, 2025

Protesters tore down walls erected by President Sheinbaum and clashed with police at the Presidential Palace on November 15. Protesters dragged riot police out of formation and beat them with hammers as they were stripped of their shields and communication radios. The anti-government march, which became violent at Zocalo Square, was organized by members of Gen Z. They are protesting government corruption and cartel violence, which has seen numerous government candidates assassinated. 

Exercise caution in Delhi, India amid an ongoing security operation after a car blast killed at least 10 people on November 10.

Advisories / By / November 10, 2025

Exercise caution in Delhi, India amid an ongoing security operation after a car blast killed at least 10 people and injured more than 30 on November 10. According to police, a slow-moving vehicle came to a stop near a red light around 6:42 PM before exploding near the Red Fort monument. Airports, railway stations, government buildings and heritage sites across the country have been put on high alert, according to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Healthcare workers will strike nationwide in Mexico on November 15; marches and protests will cause disruption.

Advisories / By / November 9, 2025

Doctors in Mexico will strike nationwide on November 15. The strike was organized by healthcare unions and professional associations across Mexico to criticize the Morena party and President Claudia Sheinbaum for alleged neglect of Mexico’s healthcare system. This strike will involve walkouts, demonstrations, marches, and press conferences across major cities in Mexico, most notably a march from the Angel of Independence Monument in Mexico City starting at 10:00 AM. Emergency services will remain operational.

Expect heightened security in Trinidad and Tobago over the coming months after the government extended state of emergency.

Advisories / By / November 2, 2025

The state of emergency was extended a second time for three months on October 31. The measure is aimed at combating criminal networks operating from within prisons who are attempting to target police and government officials. Under the SoE, the authorities can conduct searches and arrests without a warrant. No curfews or movement restrictions have been announced thus far. The extension of the SoE comes amid heightened regional tensions related to US airstrikes off the coast of Venezuela.

Avoid non-essential travel and reconfirm flights as Storm Benjamin moves across Western Europe; expect residual effects.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2025

Storm Benjamin has affected multiple Western European countries, including France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Portugal. Benjamin left over 100,000 households without power in France. The storm is currently moving away from the U.K. and is heading east towards Denmark. Benjamin has brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and power outages across Western Europe.

Expect heightened security around the Louvre in Paris, France after a theft of Crown Jewels on October 19.

Advisories / By / October 19, 2025

The French Louvre Museum is closed in Paris after a theft of the French Crown Jewels and other items from the Galerie d’Apollon collection. The thieves entered at approximately 9:30 AM using a small ladder truck. The theft took under 10 minutes, and the thieves escaped on e-scooters. Authorities have closed the Louvre, and a security operation is underway. The theft was non-violent. There is no apparent safety threat to the public at present. 

Anti-immigration demonstrations and counter-demonstrations will take place nationwide across Australia on October 19; expect a heightened security presence.

Advisories / By / October 16, 2025

Nationwide anti-immigration demonstrations, part of the March for Australia movement, will take place across Australia on October 19. The protesters will call for an end to mass migration in Australia. They are scheduled to take place in cities throughout the country including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Adelaide. Counter demonstrators will protest the marches in multiple cities. Clashes between protesters are likely and a heightened security presence is expected.

State of emergency escalates in Ecuador, following the addition of multiple provinces on October 5; expect widespread protests and violence.

Advisories / By / October 6, 2025

On October 1, the US Embassy released a nationwide demonstration alert. Ecuadorian civil society organizations continue to call for demonstrations throughout the country. These protests have caused significant disruptions to traffic and public transportation in the affected areas. Road closures have been predominantly north of Quito near Otavalo and Ibarra. Demonstrations and road blockages happen with little notice, and have, at times, turned violent. 

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