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State of Emergency declared in Lima, Peru, until December 26; follow official directives amid state of emergency and rising crime rate.

Advisories / By / October 26, 2026

The state of emergency (SOE) took effect on October 25, and will remain in effect until December 26. The directive applies to the capital Lima and across the Cajamarca and Madre de Dios regions. The reason for the state of emergency was persistent criminal violence. Expect increased security deployments, possible inspections of drivers and pedestrians, and potential extensions of emergency measures to additional regions. 

Railway workers will strike nationwide across Portugal on October 30; significant train disruptions expected.

Advisories / By / October 25, 2026

Railway workers employed by Comboios de Portugal will conduct a 24-hour nationwide strike on October 30 over pay, career progression, staffing, and working conditions. Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, International, InterRegional, and Regional services may be disrupted, with impacts possible from October 29 to 31. Minimum service levels have not yet been announced. Affected passengers may request refunds or rebook without additional fees.

Heightened police presence and travel disruptions remain at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, following violent student protests on October 24.

Advisories / By / October 25, 2026

Youth protesters in Plaça Catalunya clashed with police on October 24 while demonstrating against the high cost of living. Participants damaged local infrastructure, looted stores, set garbage bins on fire, and threw objects at police officers. The violence led to 128 arrests and 15 injured police officers. Place Catalunya and the areas around Plaça de l’Universitat and Plaça d’Urquinaona remain closed. An increased police presence throughout Barcelona is also expected while cleanup continues.

Commercial truckers will strike across Mexico starting October 26; expect nationwide disruptions in shipping services.

Advisories / By / October 25, 2026

Mexican trucking unions Canacar, Conatram, Indeco, Fematrac and Hamotac have called the nationwide strike to demand improved security against extortion and cargo theft, as well as better highway conditions. Strike organizers are also denouncing the Mexican Senate’s proposed cuts to tax incentives for truckers in the 2027 budget. Estimates say the strike will affect 1.2 million trucks nationwide. The strike is scheduled to last indefinitely once it begins on October 26.

The United States updated its United Arab Emirates advisory on October 24 to include terrorism risks; reconsider travel itineraries.

Advisories / By / October 24, 2026

The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates due to the possibility of terrorism and armed conflict related to the war with Iran. The country alert remains at level 3, ‘reconsider travel’, but this new information reflects the heightened possibility of attack that comes in tandem with Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. Other countries whose travel advisories were updated include Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

Turkey will celebrate Republic Day nationwide on October 28 and 29; expect large crowds, travel delays, and business closures.

Advisories / By / October 24, 2026

Republic Day celebrates the founding of the Turkish State. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM on October 28 and continue through October 29, with parades, concerts, fireworks, and gatherings at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president. Banks, schools, and government agencies will be closed, and some bus routes will be diverted. Istanbul’s October 29 parade will close Adnan Menderes Blvd (Vatan Caddesi) from 5:45 AM until the ceremony ends.

Additional violent protests are expected across France on October 24; expect heightened law enforcement activity.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2026

French authorities deployed over 70,000 security personnel in anticipation of politically violent protests expected on October 24, following mass unrest on October 17 that resulted in two fatalities. Non-union demonstrations in Paris, along with all demonstrations in Lyon, Montpellier, and Nice, will be banned. Around 81,000 American travelers may be impacted by the protests while in Paris for the NFL game on October 25. Expect law enforcement to clash with protestors.

A trade union demonstration is authorized in Marseille, France, on October 24 at 2:00 PM; expect possible escalation.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2026

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints’ Day, one of Guatemala’s most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands of international tourists and locals travel concurrently to visit family graves and view giant kite displays. Celebrations run from October 30 to November 2, peaking on November 1 in both Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. Severe traffic gridlock on the Interamericana Highway may cause delays exceeding 12 miles between Guatemala City, Antigua, and Sacatepéquez. 

Workers will participate in a national general strike across Spain on November 11; transportation disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2026

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints’ Day, one of Guatemala’s most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands of international tourists and locals travel concurrently to visit family graves and view giant kite displays. Celebrations run from October 30 to November 2, peaking on November 1 in both Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. Severe traffic gridlock on the Interamericana Highway may cause delays exceeding 12 miles between Guatemala City, Antigua, and Sacatepéquez. 

The All Saint’s Day Kite Festival in Sumpango and Santiago, Guatemala, will cause regional travel delays and major crowds on November 1.

Advisories / By / October 23, 2026

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints’ Day, one of Guatemala’s most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands of international tourists and locals travel concurrently to visit family graves and view giant kite displays. Celebrations run from October 30 to November 2, peaking on November 1 in both Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. Severe traffic gridlock on the Interamericana Highway may cause delays exceeding 12 miles between Guatemala City, Antigua, and Sacatepéquez. 

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