The Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) has called for health workers in the public and private sectors to strike nationwide on July 2. An associated protest is planned for Rome at Piazza di Montecitorio starting at 10:30 local time. The action was called to protest increased privatization, and budget and staff cuts in the healthcare sector, amid other grievances.
Protests and counter-protests are planned over the removal of the Columbus Monument in Barcelona. Protests are set to occur on June 27 at 12:00 local time. High tension is expected between the groups leading to potential violence and inadvertent danger to bystanders. Security forces may attempt to enforce COVID-19 regulations and forcibly disperse crowds.
The annual pro-democracy march is scheduled to take place on 1 July. The march, which is unapproved by the police, will start off at Victoria Park at 1400 and move to Tim Mei Ave at 1500. The march is expected to have a large attendance. Violence is expected.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail, tornadoes and flooding are expected to hit Mexico through June 28. Power outages, heavy flooding and landslides in low lying areas are highly likely. Floodwaters and debris may make transportation and infrastructure unreliable or unaccessible.
The introduction of a new security law and legislation criminalizing insults to the Chinese national anthem has sparked protests around Hong Kong. A demonstration in Tamar Park has been rescheduled for July 3 at 19.00 local time.
Daily protests are scheduled across Sverdlovsk from June 23 to July 1 in response to President Vladimir Putin’s constitutional reforms. The protests are reportedly unauthorized and could result in incidental violence.
On June 28th the Pride Parade organized by the LGBTQ+ community will be held in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District. Local authorities will increase security due to possible anti-LGBTQ+ protesters. Expect many roadblocks and disruptions in travel.
SafeAbroad travelers should be aware that on June 27th there will be a Black Trans Lives Matter protest that will gather at Wellington Arch at 1400 local time and march down Downing Street at 1500.
On June 21 at 10:00 local time, activists plan to hold a protest at Praça dos Três Poderes. They will protest in support of President Jair Bolsonaro, and demand closure of congress and Brazil’s supreme court.
Many roads, especially near Red Square, will be closed on June 17th, 18th, 20th, and 24th due to the Victory Parade and related rehearsals. There will be significant traffic, reduced number of taxis, and possible flight delays.