Multiple civic organizations plan to stage a demonstration in Lima on July 28. Participants are expected to gather at Plaza de la Democracia at 11:00 local time. The protest has been organized to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Marcha de los Cuatro Suyos (March of the Four Quarters). The gathering also aims to promote democracy, unity, freedom of expression, and the rule of law.
As of July 27, the Delhi Jal Board informed residents that water supply disruptions are likely to continue across Delhi due to the high ammonia levels in the water source affecting treatment plants. East Delhi will see the least disruptions, while other areas will likely receive low-pressure supply until the issue is resolved.
On July 27, in the evening, the European Solidarity party has planned a protest in Kyiv. The protest is connected to the disagreement of the ceasefire between the Ukrainian government and separatist militants in Ukraine’s southeastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Protesters will gather outside the Presidential Administration on Bankova Street. Police will be present to monitor and facilitate the event.
A demonstration will be taking place in Sydney on July 28th. This protest is organized as part of the international movement regarding racism and the history of police violence against Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. 4,000 demonstrators are expected to gather at Sydney Town Hall at 12:00 (local time).
Nationwide protests by The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) trade union will take place from July 24-30. Participation throughout cities will vary, although a significant turnout is expected. The demonstrations are expected to take place in state capitals as well as at district headquarters, tehsil centers, and industrial estates.
Since January 1, 2020, the number of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) cases have doubled compared to the previous year. Symptoms from TBE include fever, muscle aches, headache, and nausea. If not treated, infections may progress to meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis, and can lead to permanent neurological conditions or death.
SafeAbroad travelers should be aware on July 19, the Guatemalan authorities declared a state of emergency for the municipalities of El Estor, Livingston, Morales, Panzos, and Santa Catalina la Tinta. This is due to increasing activity by illegal armed groups and associated levels of violence. The army and the police are being deployed as part of the measure, which will be in place for 30 days.
A demonstration by the Lima Debtors Association will take place on July 22, 2020 in the Plaza San Martín at 16:00 local time. The Association will march to denounce the high interest rates charged by Peruvian banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The expected turnout and designated route for the march is still unknown.
A heatwave reaching temperatures of 28-30 ºC (82-86 ºF) will persist from July 20-22. The lack of rainfall and increase in heat creates a high potential for wildfires which may cause an issue for those with respiratory issues due to the resulting smoke.
On July 21, a protest is planned to be held outside the House of Representatives in Jakarta by activists from the Indonesia General Society Movement group (GMBI). The protest is being held to denounce a proposed national ideology law, which threatens Indonesia’s national ideology of Pancasila by allowing alternative ideologies to grow. Authorities will increase security, set up roadblocks, and security cordons at the House of Representatives and the surrounding area that same day.
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