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.
Outbound flights are canceled for October 22, at South Charleroi Airport in Brussels, Belgium, due to a security staff strike. Because of the staff shortage, authorities cannot ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Inbound flights will resume, but delays are possible. Flights are expected to resume on October 23.
Through at least October 20 in Mexico, severe weather is expected in various coastal regions due to a low pressure weather system. High winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding are all likely as a result of the storms. The regions of Veracruz, Tabasco, and Nuevo León will be the most heavily affected, with three casualties already reported in Nuevo León.
Storm Ashley issued nationwide weather warnings in Ireland for October 20. Orange wind warnings have been issued for Galway and Mayo and yellow warnings for the rest of Ireland. The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, large waves, poor driving conditions, damage to buildings, power outages, and severe thunderstorms.
Severe weather will persist in France over the coming days. Heavy rain will affect eastern and southern regions until October 18, while light rain is expected in the west through October 19. Northwestern areas will face strong winds and rain until at least October 21. Flooding, landslides, power outages, and road closures have occurred, and almost 1000 people have been evacuated. Rescue operations are ongoing.
There has been one confirmed fatality.
As of October 18, Cuba is experiencing power outages due to a major failure at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. This has disrupted businesses, transportation, telecommunications, and increased security risks. Protests against the government may occur. Technicians are working to restore power, but there is no estimated timeline for resolution.
Protesters will gather in areas throughout Tbilisi beginning at 5:00 PM. Following these gatherings, protesters will begin marching towards Liberty Square at 7:00 PM. Protest organizers state that protesters are gathering in support of EU candidacy for Georgia with voting taking place on October 26. Clashes with police are likely. Police have stated that tear-gas and other means of crowd control will be used, likely posing threats to bystanders.
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