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.
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In South Africa, health officials have begun screening measures at ports of entry for an indefinite duration due to increasing mpox infections. Mpox is a severe viral disease that is spread through human-to-human transmission. Several fatalities have been reported, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at increased risk.
Through at least July 4, anti-government protesters will lead demonstrations across Kenya calling for the resignation of President William Ruto. These protests come after deadly clashes between protesters and police on June 25 and 27. Further clashes, especially in Nairobi and near governmental buildings, are likely.
Over the coming days, expect heavy rain, flooding, and landslides across southern Mexico. There is a high likelihood that a tropical cyclone will develop. The National Meteorological Service has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo and Yucatan states.