On October 25, the US Embassy issued a Security Alert for Lima, Peru, warning of armed robbery and cellphone theft. Increased crime has been reported in areas where U.S. citizens are known to live and travel, including Barranco, Miraflores, La Molina, and Surco.
On October 25 at 3:00 PM, protesters will march from the Marques de Pombal to the Assembly of the Republic. The protest will condemn police brutality after a 43-year old man was killed on October 21 in a police chase. Clashes are expected after previous demonstrations turned violent and were forcibly dispersed by law enforcement.
From October 29-30, thousands of healthcare workers with the Federacion Medica Peruana will strike and protest nationwide. Demonstrators will gather outside the Ombudsman of Peru Headquarters and hospitals nationwide to demand increased healthcare funding and better career advancement opportunities. Disruptions to hospitals and clinical services are expected
On October 23, two militants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries with gunfire and explosives, killing at least five and wounding 22. The attackers were killed during the confrontation. The Turkish government has labelled the attack as terrorism, attributed it to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and intensified bombing of PKK sites in Iraq and Syria. Security will likely be increased across Ankara over the coming days. Further attacks are possible.
From November 1 at 6:00 PM to November 8 at 11:59 PM, rail workers will strike throughout London. The actions have been planned by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union and Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) to demand improved working conditions and increased wages. Train services will likely be disrupted and may impact other forms of public transport. Associated protests are possible, which may lead to further disruptions.
On October 30, transportation workers with the National Transportation Board will go on strike nationwide. Workers responsible for operating airplanes, freight trucking, trains, boats, and taxis will demand higher wages and better union rights. Disruptions to both business and transportation are expected. Demonstrations may also take place outside government buildings. Clashes between protesters and police are possible.
On October 21, bus drivers across Antwerp, Belgium, initiated a strike, causing major disruptions to transportation. The De Lijn bus drivers have conducted strikes across the region including Turnhout, Hoogstraten, Broechem, Wuustwezel, Mol, Westerlo, Oostmalle, and Heist-op-den-Berg. The duration of the strike is unknown.
From October 24 to November 3, expect railway disruptions due to a nationwide railway workers strike in Portugal. On October 31, there will be a 24-hour strike and from October 28 to October 30, strikes will last two hours each day. Travel delays and cancellations are expected across Portugal on each day of the strike.
Transportation workers plan to strike over the coming weeks in Peru to protest the lack of protections against violent crime and gang activity. Workers will strike nationwide on October 23 and will gather in Lima to march from Plaza dos de Mayo to the Peruvian Congress. Workers in other Peruvian cities also plan to strike on October 22 and October 31. Public transportation will be closed or inaccessible for the duration of each strike causing widespread disruptions.
On October 24, approximately 50,000 demonstrators from the Federation of Construction Workers of Peru (FTCCP) will gather at the Plaza Dos de Mayo. The demonstration will mark Peruvian Construction Workers’ Day which will take place on October 25. The demonstrators will also call for increased security measures for the construction sector. The time of the protest is currently unknown.