On September 11, protesters will gather in Mexico City to protest new judicial reform passed by the Mexican government. Protests will be located at the Former Senate Headquarters and the Senate of the Republic. These protests are expected to last through through the week.
On September 7, flooding from the recent heavy rains in Southern France collapsed a section of Route Nationale 134 in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, just outside Urdos. The collapse has rendered the section of RN 134 impassable, and travel between the region and the French-Spanish border will be extremely limited for the time being. No estimate was given on when the route would be fixed.
Until at least September 9, severe storms are expected to continue across Morocco. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause severe flooding and damage to infrastructure. Electricity, telecommunications, and travel are all likely to be affected. Draa-Tafilalet and Souss-Massa as well as other southernmost regions are expected to be most affected.
On September 7, large events will be held across Brazil to celebrate the country’s 202nd independence day. The main government parade will occur along the Monumental Axis in Brasília, but celebrations will be held nationwide. Heightened security measures should be expected due to large crowds.
Until at least September 10, severe weather causing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is expected across Italy. Heavy rainfall has already caused floods, landslides, and damage to infrastructure affecting travel. This is likely to continue. Evacuation orders for low-lying communities are possible.
Since September 2, truckers in Colombia are striking and blocking major roads in protest of increased diesel prices. The roadblocks are concentrated in Bogota, but are also present in Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cali. The strike has significantly affected the availability of food and goods countrywide. There is no determined end date to the strike or roadblocks.
Until at least September 1, severe weather is expected across Gujarat, India, including heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding and landslides. Traffic on five National highways and 66 State highways have been suspended. Public transportation will likely face widespread disruptions.
Through at least September 4th, Typhoon Shanshan is forecast to continue northeast across Japan from the Kyushu region through Shikoku, Kinki, Chobu, and Kanto, potentially reaching as far northeast as Tokyo. The storm caused landslides and destruction in Kyushu. Train, ferry, and bus services have been halted in the regions affected.
Nurses across the Algarve region in Portugal will go on strike from August 22-23. These nurses are demanding better wages and working conditions, and the strike is likely to cause major delays to hospitals and emergency services.
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.