On August 14, the União Nacional dos Estudantes (UNE) students’ union will lead nationwide protests to denounce recent education reforms. While most protests are expected at government buildings in urban centers, previous UNE calls for protest have resulted in associated demonstrations on the University of São Paulo campus.
Starting August 5 in Murcia, Spain, ambulance drivers will strike indefinitely. The strikes are organized by the Central Workers’ Union over pay and working conditions. Specific timetables and an end date are unknown.
In the early hours of July 26, arson attacks were carried out on France’s train network. Lines connecting Paris to cities such as Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg are damaged. Lines from London to Paris have also been disrupted. The attack took place just hours before the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
From July 27- 29, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. The protests coincide with the national holiday, Fiestas Patrias Peruanas. Flashpoints will include main plazas and government buildings. Heightened security measures will be enforced, including vehicle stops.
On July 25 at 6:00 PM, a large crowd of protesters will gather at the Place de la République in Paris, France. The protest is organized to denounce implications of the Olympic Games, such as environmental consequences. The protest is scheduled for just one day before the Games’ opening ceremony.
Bus workers will begin an indefinite strike on July 15 in the cities of Ferrol, Naron, and Neda in Galicia, Spain. The workers cite passenger transport policies as the reason for the strikes, and are demanding policy change from management and transport subsidiaries.
Over the coming weeks, anti-tourism protesters are expected to continue staging demonstrations across Spain. Protesters are spraying tourists with water guns in numerous major cities, including Barcelona. These protests come as movements against tourism emerge globally.
Until at least July 11, severe weather is expected across South Africa, including heavy rainfall and strong winds that may lead to flooding and landslides. Airports and public transportation will likely face widespread cancellations and delays.
Over the coming days, the eruptions of the Stromboli and Mount Etna volcanoes are expected to continue causing flight disruptions at Catania Airport (CTA). Ash clouds from the eruptions have canceled at least 90 flights into and out of CTA since July 4.
Through July 15, medical workers nationwide will go on strike. Associated protests are expected, including by patient advocate groups demanding an end to the doctors’ protests. The strikes are causing significant delays in medical services.