Advisories

Major travel delays are expected during 24-hour rail worker strike in Italy starting at 9:00 PM on February 27.

Railway staff from multiple unions will strike across Italy from 9:00 PM on February 27 to 9:00 PM on February 28. Authorities expect the strike will mostly delay large-scale train rides across Italy. Rail providers promise to continue updates for travelers on the status of their trips. With the additional crowds from the Olympics and Paralympics delays are expected to carry significant impacts on travelers.

Expect travel disruptions due to heavy rainfall and strong winds to continue across Brazil until February 27.

At least 14 people have died due to heavy rainfall as flash flooding continues to sweep across Brazil. Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology will maintain its highest weather alert in São Paulo and the surrounding states, with lighter rain expected through early March. São Paulo International Airport and São Paulo Congonhas Airport remain operational but are experiencing delays and cancellations.

Human-rights activists will rally in large numbers in London, United Kingdom on March 28 at 12:00 PM.

The death of a cartel leader on February 22 is sparking nationwide security concerns in Mexico.  Mexican armed forces killed “El Mencho,” the leader of one of Mexico’s largest cartels. HIs death sparked a wave of roadblocks that are disrupting travel and creating security concerns across the country, with the majority of disruptions occurring in Jalisco. The U.S. embassy in Mexico has advised U.S. citizens to shelter in place across several states. Several locations also saw violence aimed largely to cause disruptions.

The death of a cartel boss and subsequent retaliations on February 22 are raising security concerns across Mexico.

The death of a cartel leader on February 22 is sparking nationwide security concerns in Mexico.  Mexican armed forces killed “El Mencho,” the leader of one of Mexico’s largest cartels. HIs death sparked a wave of roadblocks that are disrupting travel and creating security concerns across the country, with the majority of disruptions occurring in Jalisco. The U.S. embassy in Mexico has advised U.S. citizens to shelter in place across several states. Several locations also saw violence aimed largely to cause disruptions.

Red health alerts have been issued given increasing Chikungunya virus transmission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on February 19 – 28.

Incident Details The Chikungunya fever has resulted in multiple deaths, with nearly 3,000 cases being reported in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Given increasing virus transmission and infection rates, red alerts have …

Red health alerts have been issued given increasing Chikungunya virus transmission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on February 19 – 28. Read More »

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