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“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

•) London, UK: Protest Advisory | From April 11 to 14, over 600 UK Border Force officers will strike due to working conditions at Heathrow Airport in London, causing delays in immigration control and passport checks. The PCS union stated that the strike has been prompted by many officials’ belief that the border patrol is unprofessional and inhumane. Travelers flying into Heathrow from international destinations should plan their travel accordingly and anticipate delays. Ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for border checks before arrival.
•) Rio Negro, Argentina: Travel Advisory | From April 9-13, San Carlos de Bariloche Airport in Argentina will close for repairs, causing flight cancellations. Around 160 flights are expected to be impacted during this closure. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reconfirm flights before traveling to the airport.
•) China: Weather Advisory | Through April 12, severe weather is expected throughout China’s southern and central regions. This includes severe thunderstorms and strong winds in addition to heavy rainfall of 1-7 inches. This will likely cause floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and businesses. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to monitor local media for updates, plan travel in advance to avoid travel delays, and plan for electricity outages.
•) Nationwide, Kenya: Weather Advisory | Through April 8, multiple regions in Kenya will experience heavy rainfall, potentially resulting in flooding and travel disruptions. Travelers should prepare for severe weather and monitor local news for weather updates. Disruptions in travel, communications, and access to food and water may occur.

• Nationwide, Spain: Protest Advisory | Leading up to April 1, at least two Spanish airports will have staff strikes. The strikes will call for better working conditions. The exact times of walkouts are unconfirmed but will take place at Valencia Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm their flights in and out of Spain. Travelers should anticipate travel delays and flight disruptions.
• Nationwide, Brazil: Protest Advisory | On April 3, unionized civil servants in Brazil will go on strike. The strike has been organized to demand better wages and improved access to public services. Travelers should avoid all protests associated with the strike and monitor local media for updates. Travelers should anticipate delays in government services throughout the period of the strike.
• Auckland New Zealand: Protest Advisory | On April 5 at 3:30 PM, protesters will march from Britomart Square to the Auckland Council Building in Auckland, New Zealand. The protesters are advocating for policies to address climate change. Travelers should expect delays surrounding the march and monitor local media for updates. 
• Nationwide, Morocco: Protest Advisory | Through April 3 in Morocco, healthcare workers will strike, affecting health services in the country. The National Federation of Public Health has planned this strike to call for a salary increase. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid any potential protests. If travelers require medical attention, seek treatment at emergency rooms or plan for alternate care. Monitor the local media for updates.

• Brussels, Belgium: Travel Advisory | Brussels Airlines’ cabin crews will be on strike through March 27, calling for increased salaries and better working conditions. Expect significant flight disruptions, particularly at Brussels Airport. Workers may picket at airports or Brussels Airlines offices, causing heightened security and transport disruptions. SafeAbroad travelers who are flying with Brussels Airlines should reconfirm travel plans and delay checking out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. SafeAbroad travelers should also plan for extra time at airport check-in and security due to the strike.
• Nationwide, Argentina: Protest Advisory | On March 28, air travel workers in Argentina are set to kick off a 48-hour strike seeking higher salaries. Negotiations continue, and if they are successful, the strike could be avoided. Demonstrations are expected outside of affected airports. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Airports are not expected to be operating during this period. SafeAbroad travelers should reconfirm air travel accommodations prior to checking out of accommodations and monitor local media for updates.
• Newtown, Australia: Protest Advisory | On March 31, in Newtown, Australia, expect possible travel disruptions due to a protest by LGBTQ+ activists supporting the Equality Bill, which would allow individuals to change their gender on birth certificates. The protest will begin at 2:00 PM in Pride Square. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and should find alternate routes in affected areas.
• Nationwide, Morocco: Protest Advisory | From March 26-28, SafeAbroad travelers should expect healthcare disruptions in Morocco due to a strike by nurses demanding healthcare reforms. This strike will affect all health centers and hospitals. Emergency services will be one of the only services not affected by the strike. 

• Dublin, Ireland: Protest Advisory | On March 23 at 1:00 PM, protesters opposing the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict will hold a demonstration at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, Ireland. The protest is expected to remain peaceful, but heightened security is expected. Travelers should avoid the area surrounding the protest and monitor local media for updates.
• Nationwide, Dominican Republic: Protest Advisory | From March 18 – March 19, Uber drivers across the Dominican Republic will strike. Driver grievances include unfair fare computation practices and excessive commissions taken by Uber. Related protests are expected. Travelers should also anticipate transportation shortages. 
• Victoria, Australia: Protest Advisory | On March 22, unionized railway controllers and conductors will be striking from 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Demonstrators are disputing pay, tenure, and work-life balance. Travelers should monitor local media for information about travel disruptions and avoid strike-related protests.
• Nationwide, Senegal: Protests Advisory | Until March 24, demonstrations are likely to increase nationally in Senegal as a result of the upcoming presidential elections. The election was originally planned for February 25 but was delayed by the national congress. There has been widespread unrest as a result of the suspension of the presidential elections. Travelers should avoid large crowds and protests. Travelers should also monitor media outlets for updates on any planned demonstrations and maintain enhanced situational awareness when traveling through Senegal.

• Malaga, Spain: Travel Advisory | On March 13, farmers will use tractors to protest in front of the Government Sub-delegation in Malaga along the highway. Expect major disruptions along the highway due to the blockage and plan alternate travel routes.
• Nationwide, Peru: Weather Advisory | In the coming weeks, expect heavy rainfall across Peru. The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service has issued alerts for heavy rainfall throughout the country, with orange warnings indicating the second-highest level of severity and red warnings representing the highest level on a three-tier scale. The risk of flooding and landslides is elevated across the country, especially in low-lying and mountainous regions.
• Jakarta, Indonesia: Protest Advisory | Throughout this week, expect protests linked to the Indonesian general election results being announced on March 20. Protestors may gather to denounce electoral irregularities and the presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests. Plan routes that bypass affected locations and allow for additional travel time. 
• Nationwide, Zambia: Disaster Advisory | Beginning March 11, the Zambian government will impose nationwide daily power cuts. The government implemented this electricity rationing due to a severe drought that has negatively impacted hydropower generation. Travelers should ensure accommodation is equipped with power generators and prioritize access to safe drinking water.