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The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) will be held in Manila, Philippines, from July 20-24; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

The 59th ASEAN AMM will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Philippines, from July 20-24. The sessions will run daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Approximately 7,000 security personnel have been assigned to ensure safety. Notable diplomats, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, will attend the event. Enhanced security measures and checkpoints will be set up around the venue.

A cartel leader’s July 20 court hearing may trigger violence in Sinaloa, Mexico; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Authorities assess that Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada’s final hearing in the United States on July 20 could prompt retaliatory violence throughout Sinaloa, Mexico, including the cities of Mazatlan and Culiacan. Authorities may increase their presence due to escalating confrontations. In past instances, there have been skirmishes between security forces and criminals.

From July 22-26, over one million people will attend the Halleluya Festival in Fortaleza, Brazil; expect travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Over 1 million people will attend the Halleluya Festival in Fortaleza, Brazil, from July 22 to July 26. The Halleluya Festival is one of the largest annual Catholic music, arts, and cultural events in the region, with up to 300,000 attendees each day. Heightened security, including access and crowd control measures, are implemented during the event. Large crowds lead to increased strain on public transportation systems and congestion on surrounding roads and sidewalks.

Multiple transportation union groups will strike across Italy between July 20 and 25; expect major travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Aviation, public transport, and rail unions will engage in several isolated strikes between July 20 and 25. Localized transport strikes will take place across various cities, including Florence and Genova, while nationwide strikes will occur on July 21 and 24. The strikes are expected to cause widespread public transit delays, reduced service, cancellations, and heightened demand for alternative modes of transit.

Heavy rainfall and flooding will disrupt travel across parts of Chile through July 22; exercise heightened caution.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Health officials have confirmed four chikungunya cases and identified 17 probable Playa Langosta among residents and visitors. Chikungunya is transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Authorities have fumigated approximately 5,000 homes, and expanded mosquito-control operations. Additional locally acquired cases remain possible as rainy season conditions favor mosquito activity.

On July 21, Brussels, Belgium, will celebrate Belgian National Day with a parade, fireworks, and concert; heightened security measures are expected.

Advisories / By / July 17, 2026

A Belgian National Day parade will begin at 4:00 PM along Botanical Garden Boulevard, attracting tens of thousands of spectators, including the royal family. At 8:00 PM, a concert and fireworks display will be held in Cinquantenaire Park. Due to crowds and the attendance of high-profile officials at festivities, heightened security measures will be in place throughout Brussels. City officials have advised against driving within the city due to limited parking and road closures and have added additional bus and rail services.  

The FIB music festival will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18; heightened security and localized travel disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / July 16, 2026

The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18. The venue will open at 6:00 PM each day, with performances continuing until approximately 5:00 AM. Thousands of attendees are expected over the three-day festival. Increased traffic congestion is likely near the festival grounds and surrounding roadways before and after performances. Heightened security and an increased law enforcement presence are expected throughout the festival.

Costa Rica confirmed its first locally transmitted chikungunya outbreak since 2017 in Guanacaste; further spread is possible.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Health officials have confirmed four chikungunya cases and identified 17 probable Playa Langosta among residents and visitors. Chikungunya is transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Authorities have fumigated approximately 5,000 homes, and expanded mosquito-control operations. Additional locally acquired cases remain possible as rainy season conditions favor mosquito activity.

Eleventh Night celebrations will take place across Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, from July 11 to July 13; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 11, 2026

Eleventh Night celebrations will commemorate the Glorious Revolution. Bonfires are lit in neighborhoods across Northern Ireland, accompanied by parades that draw tens of thousands of spectators. Heightened security measures may be imposed for the 2026 celebrations amid politicization and controversies over anti-immigration messaging. Interface areas in Belfast, Portadown have historically been flashpoints for clashes, vandalism, and rioting.

Transportation workers are set to participate in a 24-hour strike in Palermo, Italy, on July 11; expect travel delays. 

Advisories / By / July 10, 2026

Amat transportation employees and the Cub Transporti union are set to strike for 24 hours, affecting bus and tram services. No motive or demands have been announced for the strike. Minimum service schedules will be in effect, but it is likely that due to overwhelming travel demand, travelers will experience transportation delays.

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