Europe

• Paris, France: Protest Advisory | On April 15 at 6:00 PM, unionized workers with the General Confederation of Labor will be gathering at the Place de l’Opera. The workers are demanding higher wages. The protest is expected to be peaceful, but heightened security and traffic disruptions are likely. Travelers should avoid the area and monitor the local media for updates.
• Cartagena, Spain: Protest Advisory | On April 16 at 9:00 AM, protestors in Cartagena will gather near the Regional Assembly office to support a proposed amendment to the law to protect the Mar Menor. Travelers should make plans to avoid the protest location and expect possible delays if traveling near the area. 
• Brussels, Belgium: Protest Advisory | On April 16 at 1:00 PM, farmers in Brussels will gather near Place Jean Ray as a part of a larger movement across the region to denounce EU agricultural regulations. Travelers should make plans to avoid the area and expect possible travel delays caused by agricultural vehicles. 
• Tbilisi, Batumi, Georgia: Protest Advisory | On April 15, protests against controversial draft legislation will be held in Tbilisi and Batumi. Related protests that took place in 2023 resulted in clashes with police and the use of water cannons to disperse crowds. Travelers should avoid all protests and follow the authorities’ instructions. Expect heightened security in the area, and prepare for possible travel disruptions. 

Americas 

• Mexico City, Mexico: Protest Advisory | On April 15 at 9:00 AM, unionized teachers in Mexico will strike for 24 hours and march in Mexico City. The teachers and their supporters will be gathering at the Angel de la Independencia and marching to Zocalo. The protest is expected to have thousands in attendance, and the duration of the march is unknown. Travelers should avoid the areas surrounding the protest and plan routes with the expectation of significant delays throughout Mexico City. Travelers should also monitor local media for updates.
• Quito, Ecuador: Protest Advisory | On April 17 at 4:00 PM, a protest will be held in Quito, Ecuador, near Avenida de los Shyris in support of Attorney General Diana Salazar. Travelers should avoid all protests and plan for possible travel disruptions in surrounding areas. 
• Colombia: Security Advisory | Over the coming weeks, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are expected to continue attacking civilians. Travelers should exercise extreme caution in the country. Monitor local media and plan travel ahead of time with qualified guides. Rendezvous with the US Embassy while in Colombia. The regions of highest risk are Cauca, Narino and Valle del Cauca.
• Mexico: Health Advisory | On April 12, officials in Benito Juárez, Mexico City, acknowledged that the water is potentially contaminated by industrial chemicals after a foul smell was reported. Over the coming weeks, travelers should avoid using the tap water in the area and only drink water from sealed bottles.

Asia & Pacific

• India: Protest Advisory | From April 15 until April 19, the Communist Party of India is planning a shutdown strike throughout India. Members of the Communist Party are protesting against clashes with Indian security forces. Travelers should avoid the areas of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana. Travelers should also monitor local media for updates and avoid large crowds and areas where clashes between activists and government officials might break out.
• Maldives: Security Advisory | On April 21, the Maldives will hold parliamentary elections that are expected to be accompanied by protests and heightened security. Travelers should avoid all protests and prepare for social disruption. Maintain situational awareness at all times, and monitor local news for updates. 
• Australia: Protest Advisory | On April 15, the A16 Action Activists group will hold protests across Australia to denounce the current Israel-Palestine conflict. The group intends to cause significant disruption, which may result in clashes with the police and social unrest. Travelers should prepare for heightened security and avoid large crowds. Maintain situational awareness and monitor local news for updates. 
• Myanmar: Security Advisory | Until April 16, the anti-regime People’s Defense Force groups in Yangon have warned the public against participating in regime-sponsored Thingyan Water Festival events. The US Embassy has advised travelers to avoid Water Festival events and associated locations in Yangon. Travelers should follow the advice of US Embassy alerts and avoid all associated events. Maintain situational awareness and monitor local news for updates.

Africa & Middle East

• Johannesburg, South Africa: Protest Advisory | On April 15 at 11:30 AM, activists will gather at a McDonald’s near the M9 and M20 intersection in Johannesburg, South Africa. The protest is expected to be peaceful, but heightened security in the area is also likely. Activists are protesting the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Travelers should expect travel disruptions in the area and monitor local media for updates.
• Accra, Ghana: Protest Advisory | On April 17 at 7:00 AM, multiple groups will gather near Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange/Obra Spot to protest political disputes blocking the distribution of health commodities. It is possible for these protests to become violent. Travelers should make plans to circumnavigate the area and monitor local news for updates. 
• Northern Oman: Weather Advisory | According to the latest weather forecast, heavy rainfall is expected on April 15 in the northern region of Oman. The rainfall is estimated to be between 30-120 mm and is likely to expand across the area. Additionally, rough seas and strong winds with a speed of 20-45 knots are expected. It is advised that travelers plan their travel accordingly and keep themselves updated with the latest weather notifications in case the storm worsens. Stay safe and take the necessary precautions.
• Togo: Protest Advisory | Starting April 14 and continuing through April 29, exercise caution during the campaigning period for the delayed legislative and regional elections in Togo, now running until April 29. Various political parties have already initiated processions in the capital, Lome, marking the start of the campaign. However, demonstrations are anticipated in urban areas, potentially leading to clashes with security forces who may employ stringent measures, such as tear gas, to disperse crowds, posing risks to bystanders. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protest activities. Plan routes that bypass affected areas. Monitor the local media for updates.