Exercise caution and expect heightened security when traveling in Peru due to the general election being held on April 12 amid political instability. This instability, coupled with economic hardships, has sparked protests since 2025. Due to this, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has called for general elections to be held, which may cause tensions to rise.
Several air workers’ organizations will strike across Spain starting on March 27 to demand higher pay and improved working conditions, delaying flights across Spain’s busiest airports. Groundforce, a major baggage handler, will strike every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM starting on March 27. Menzies, a slightly smaller baggage handler, will strike from March 28-29 and April 4-6.
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An ongoing strike will continue to impact bus, tram, rail, and air travel. Berlin Brandenburg Airport has suspended flights throughout the day on March 18. Hamburg, Bavaria, and North Rhine-Westphalia will experience disruptions to bus, tram, and rail services on March 19, with impacts in Hamburg expected to last until March 20. If strike organizers and airport management cannot reach agreements, additional strikes will cause travel disruptions.
Doctors from the private and public sector across the region will participate in strikes to call for improved working conditions. This is the second strike planned by the Metges de Catalunya Union, with additional strikes planned until July. Previous strike saw participation nationwide, with over 1000 doctors from Barcelona taking part. Associated protest will be held on March 19 at Plaça Universitat in Barcelona at 11:00 AM and a protest march on March 20 from Hospital del Mar to the Parliament of Catalonia at 10:30 AM.
The US Embassy in Seoul has advised US citizens to exercise caution around Gwanghwamun Square due to a concert on March 21 between 8:00-9:00 PM. The concert is estimated to have a crowd of 250,000 people. South Korean authorities have labeled the event as a “caution” because of potential ‘crowd crushes’ due to the high density of attendees. Road closures will begin at 6:00 PM on March 20 and continue until the morning of March 22. Public transportation will be significantly disrupted during this time period.
RMT union drivers will stage 24-hour strikes from noon March 24–25 and noon March 26–27. Expect severe disruptions across all Underground lines, with residual delays likely on Wednesday and Friday afternoons as services recover. Elizabeth line, DLR, and bus services will remain operational but will be extremely crowded. The strikes are specifically timed to span both evening and morning peak periods each day to maximize the impact.
A nationwide blackout in Cuba on March 16 is disrupting critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, public transportation, and home appliances. Authorities state that there was a “complete disconnection” of the power grid. There is no information available on the blackout’s duration. This marks Cuba’s third major blackout in four months stemming from the United States energy blockade.
Authorities are investigating an explosion at a Jewish school on March 14. The building sustained minor damage, and there were no reported casualties. A previous explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam has led authorities to believe the incident may have been a deliberate attack. Expect heightened security near the school and other Jewish institutions as police search for two unidentified suspects.