Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed Mexico to be a moderate risk destination. The death of a major cartel boss recently sparked retaliatory attacks across the country. Violence is expected to …
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Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed that flooding poses a moderate risk to travelers in southern Europe. The Mediterranean region’s topography and seasonal weather patterns are major drivers of flooding throughout …
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Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed that ongoing farmer protests in several European countries have a moderate to high likelihood of disrupting travelers’ transportation over the coming months. Anger over both …
Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed that bears pose low to moderate risk to travelers visiting Japan. The number of bear encounters has significantly risen this last year impacting safety and …
Overview SafeAbroad analysts assess that the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics presents a low to moderate risk to traveler safety. Many safety precautions have been accounted for by authorities due to …
Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed that the recent security and political developments in Ecuador pose a moderate risk for travelers. Both of these problems have been assessed separately in terms …
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Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed the security environment surrounding the 2026 World Cup games in Mexico presents a moderate risk to travelers. This includes general crime and safety issues in …
Overview SafeAbroad analysts have assessed the rise in violence, crime, protests, social unrest, and decreased trust in Peru’s government poses a significant risk to travelers. The country’s current security environment …
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Overview The global spread of insect-borne illnesses poses a risk to all travelers, but particularly to people unfamiliar with or not vaccinated against these viruses.1 Dengue, Chikungunya, and Yellow Fever …
Overview SafeAbroad analysts assess that rising tensions across Eastern Europe, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, pose a moderate, but growing threat to international students in the region. Countries such …
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