Advisories

On October 20, protesters will gather in Tbilisi, Georgia to protest in support of European Union candidacy.

Protesters will gather in areas throughout Tbilisi beginning at 5:00 PM. Following these gatherings, protesters will begin marching towards Liberty Square at 7:00 PM. Protest organizers state that protesters are gathering in support of EU candidacy for Georgia with voting taking place on October 26. Clashes with police are likely. Police have stated that tear-gas and other means of crowd control will be used, likely posing threats to bystanders. 

Through at least October 21, education workers will go on strike in Peru to demand higher wages.

Since October 16, education workers from the Unitary Union of Education Workers of Peru (SUTEP) are on strike indefinitely to demand higher wages. Demonstrations are expected to last through October 21 and have taken place in Lima, Arequipa, Ica, and Tumbes. Clashes between law enforcement and protesters are possible. Disruptions to classes are likely.

On October 20, activists will protest in Madrid, Spain, to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand new general elections.

On October 20 at 12:00 PM, activists associated with the Platform for Constitutional Spain and affiliate organizations will protest at Plaza de Castilla. The demonstration is planned to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand a new general election. Increased security and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

Over the coming months, monitor developments in South Korea and Japan amid regional tensions with North Korea.

In the coming months, individuals in Japan and South Korea should closely monitor developments amid rising tensions with North Korea. Recently, North Korea labeled South Korea a “hostile state” following acts of aggression toward South Korea, including the destruction of roads and railways. South Korean authorities are particularly concerned as the U.S. election approaches on November 5.

From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall with a high chance of flooding and landslides.

From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall and storms across the country with high potential for flooding and landslides. The weather will be most intense in the regions of Tuscany and Liguria. The regions of Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and Lombardy will also experience serious weather, though less severe.

Over the coming week, activists will demonstrate throughout Argentina to denounce a presidential veto preventing increased funding for public universities.

Over the coming week, activists affiliated with the National Universities Union Front will strike and protest across Argentina. The actions are to denounce President Milei’s prevention of funding increases for public universities. Affiliated university workers will strike nationwide from October 17-18. Associated protests have taken place at various universities including Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad de Buenos Aires. Additional protests are likely through at least October 21. Minor clashes are possible.

Beginning October 14 in São Paulo, Brazil, damage from recent storms has left over 750,000 without power.

As of October 14, the greater São Paulo area in Brazil is facing power outages and infrastructure damage as a result of recent severe weather. The Cotia, Taboão da Serra, and São Bernardo De Campo municipalities are the most heavily affected. Water services have also been affected, and repairs will likely take over a week.

Beginning October 14 in Pune, India, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is striking indefinitely.

Beginning October 15, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is beginning an indefinite strike in the region of Pune, India. For the duration of the strike, the association’s tankers will not be filled. The strike is in response to rampant fuel theft and unfair business practices. Protests in association with the strike are likely.

The United States Embassy issued a security alert for religious institutions in Romania from October 11 to October 13.

Between October 11 and 13, attackers may target a synagogue, mosque, or temple, causing risks to safety and possible travel disruptions. The United States Embassy in Romania issued an alert after becoming aware of possible threats targeting religious institutions. This coincides with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

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