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Exercise caution and expect heightened security following the arrest of a CJNG leader in Jalisco, Mexico.

Advisories / By / July 31, 2026

On July 30, Mexican authorities announced the arrest of Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, leader of a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell. CJNG is one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico and often retaliates when its leaders are arrested. This includes attacks in popular tourist cities such as Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Heightened security is expected across Jalisco and neighboring states, including troop deployments and roadblocks.

A total solar eclipse will be visible across Spain on August 12; large crowds and travel disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / July 31, 2026

A total solar eclipse will enter northwestern Spain around 7:30 PM on August 12 and exit over the Balearic Islands shortly after 9:20 PM. The path of totality will pass through A Coruña, Oviedo, León, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia, and Palma, attracting thousands of domestic and international visitors. Increased demand on roadways, public transportation, and accommodations is likely, particularly near popular viewing areas. Localized traffic disruptions, crowding, and an increased law enforcement presence are expected.

Wildfires have been burning in Attica, Crete, and Paros, Greece since July 29; exercise extreme caution and closely monitor alerts.

Advisories / By / July 31, 2026

Wind-driven wildfires burning since July 29 have killed three firefighters and displaced thousands in Greece. A blaze in Rethymno, Crete has burned roughly 11,000 acres and forced 8,000 evacuations. On July 31, fires reached western Attica, as well as Aspropyrgos and Mount Poikilo inside Athens’ urban limits. Fires also remain active on Paros, Achaia and Argolida, with a Category 5 (extreme) fire risk forecast for Attica, Evia, Crete and the Cyclades on August 1.

Feria de las Flores will take place in Medellín, Colombia, from July 31 to August 09; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 30, 2026

Feria de las Flores will take place from July 31 to August 9 across multiple venues in Medellín, Colombia. The festival will transform the city with parades, concerts, folkloric exhibitions in Parques de Rio, and its most anticipated desfile de Silleteros. The event is expected to attract over 2 million attendees across its 10-day run. With high attendance expected, the event is likely to cause travel delays throughout Avenida Regional in Medellín. Moreover, it is likely that pickpocketing and theft will occur throughout the event.

40,000 attendees will attend the Trakya Müzik Festival in Keşan, Turkey, from July 30 to August 2; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 30, 2026

The Trakya Müzik Festival will take place at Mustafa Altunhan Tesisleri on Yayla Beach in Keşan, Turkey, from July 30 to August 2. The event is expected to attract between 40,000 and 80,000 attendees across the four-day event. Entrance to the event will begin between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, and the event will end at midnight, with afterparties continuing at the beach until 2:00 AM daily. With large crowds and prominent artists like Sagopa Kajmer in attendance, heightened security around the event is expected.

Since July 29, wildfires have forced evacuations and disrupted travel in western and southern Turkey; further spread of fires is likely.

Advisories / By / July 30, 2026

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for the cities of Altinoluk, Kumgedik, and Sapadere. Fires are burning in the  Balikesir, Canakkale, and Kutahya provinces, and in the Armutlu and Seydikemer districts. Due to dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds, the risk of the fires spreading and further short-notice evacuations remains high. The fires have restricted travel along a section of the Fethiye-Antalya Highway and between Izmir and the Dardanelles, with evacuation orders causing increased traffic on available routes. Smoke from the wildfires is impacting air quality as far as the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

A new heatwave is expected to impact Spain and France beginning July 29; expect travel and weather disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

A new heatwave is set to impact France and Spain on July 29 amidst ongoing wildfire outbreaks. Meteo France reports temperatures are set to exceed 99℉ (37℃) across the Bordeaux region. Spain’s Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AMET) has forecasted temperatures of 104℉ (40℃) across the Northeast and Ebro Valley region. Spain’s Eastern and Central provinces remain under high alert. The new heatwave will impact ongoing operations to quell wildfire outbreaks. Travel operations will likely be disrupted due to high temperatures.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is anticipated to cause travel disruptions across Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from August 7 to August 31.

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

Over 1 million visitors are expected to travel to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Festival Fringe is the world’s largest performing arts festival, spanning 3 weeks and hosting over 3,000 shows across the city of Edinburgh. The event will attract attendees, visitors, and media outlets from outside of the United Kingdom. An Increase in travelers is anticipated to cause traffic disruptions, pressure on public transport and heightened security for crowd management.

Expect transportation and infrastructure disruptions following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, on July 28. 

Advisories / By / July 28, 2026

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, on July 28, triggering the highest level on the Shindo seismic intensity scale. More than 10 aftershocks have been recorded, and about 300,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. At least 50 people were injured, while damage to roads, rail services, and airports has disrupted transportation. Additional aftershocks could cause further structural damage, power outages, and localized disruptions to communications and essential services.

La Tomatina will take place in Buñol, Spain, on August 26 at 12:00 PM; large crowds and travel disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / July 27, 2026

La Tomatina will take place in central Buñol on August 26, with the annual tomato fight scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Attendance is limited to approximately 22,000 participants, with large crowds and crowd surges expected throughout the city center. Access to Plaza del Pueblo will be restricted at 7:00 AM, and increased demand on public transportation is likely as attendees travel to and from the festival. The close-quarters nature of the tomato fight increases the risk of falls and other minor injuries.

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