The Week Ahead: December 30, 2024

Date

Europe
  • Belgrade, Serbia: Protest Advisory | On December 31, protesters will march from Pionirski Park and march to Student Square. Protesters are demanding the government take responsibility for the train station roof collapse in Novi Sad on November 1. Scuffles between police and protesters are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Kosovo: Health Advisory | The first case of mpox has been diagnosed in Kosovo after a local returned from West Africa. Public health directives are possible over the coming weeks. Travelers are advised to avoid skin-to-skin contact with sick people and to avoid touching potentially contaminated items. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Portugal: Transportation Advisory | On December 31 and January 1, flight delays are expected across Portugal due to an airport worker strike and overtime ban. Travelers are advised to allocate extra time for travel and confirm air travel. Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Stuttgart, Germany | Over the coming days, flight disruptions are expected following a private plane crash at Stuttgart Airport. Flights have been canceled and delayed. Travelers are advised to confirm flight details and anticipate delays. Monitor local media for updates.
Americas
  • Chile: Disaster Advisory | Over the coming days, disruptions to services and threats to life are expected due to wildfires. Last-minute road closures are expected, and disruptions to infrastructure, including power outages, are possible. Travelers are advised to plan evacuation routes ahead of time and keep electronics charged. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Vancouver, Canada: Protest Advisory | On December 31, protesters will demonstrate at Robson Square. The demonstration is in regards to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid protests and planned protest locations. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Brazil: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across the country. Disruptions to electricity, transportation, water, and other infrastructure are likely. Landslides have occurred, and more are possible. Travelers are advised to seek high ground if located in flood zones, and obey all evacuation orders. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Havana, Cuba: Weather Advisory | Over the coming days, flooding is expected to continue in the Havana area following heavy rains on December 27. Disruption to transportation and electricity are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid non-essential travel and obey emergency directives. Monitor local media for updates.  
Asia & Pacific
  • Istanbul, Turkey: Protest Advisory | On January 1, pro-Palestine demonstrators will protest on the Galata Bridge at 8:30 AM. The event is expected to remain peaceful, but increased security presence is likely. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions and plan journeys avoiding the protest. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Muan, South Korea: Transportation Advisory | Over the coming days, expect transportation disruptions in the wake of a plane crash at Muan International Airport. The airport is closed, and operations are suspended until further notice. Travelers are advised to confirm travel arrangements and make adjustments as necessary. Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Kelantan and Terengganu, Malaysia: Weather Advisory | Through December 30, extreme rainfall is expected. Flooding has been reported near rivers, and evacuation centers have been opened. Landslides are possible. Travelers should avoid flood zones and seek shelter. Monitor local media for updates and heed all government directives.
  • Taiwan: Protest Advisory | Over the coming weeks, protesters are expected to demonstrate in regards to new legislation. Supporters of the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party are protesting against the opposition Kuomintang party. Large crowds are expected and clashes with police are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and obey security directives. Monitor local media for updates.
Africa & Middle East
  • Ndjamena, Chad: Protest Advisory | Over the coming days, unionized workers are expected to strike and demonstrate in response to logistics tensions. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and obey all security directives. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Mozambique: Security Advisory | Over the coming weeks, increased security presence and potential violence are likely following a prison break at Machava Central Prison on December 25. Travelers are advised to minimize non-essential travel and obey all security directives. Monitor local media for updates. 
  • Cairo, Egypt: Security Advisory | Over the coming days, increased security is expected following an explosion at a government weapons depot on Taha Hussein street. Disruptions to road travel and increased emergency response times are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and obey all security directives. Monitor local media for updates.
  • Jerusalem, Israel: Health Advisory | A teenager in Jerusalem has been confirmed to be infected with Polio. Travelers are advised to update their vaccinations, if not already updated. Make sure food is thoroughly cooked, and drink boiled or bottled water. Carry proof of vaccination and obey all health directives. Monitor local media for updates. 

Recent
Advisories

Tropical Depression Luis and the southwest monsoon will bring rain and strong winds to Luzon Island, Philippines, from August 3-6.

Tropical Depression Luis made landfall in northern Luzon on August 3 at 5:30 PM, delivering torrential downpours and wind gusts up to 46 mph. Forecasts show Luis will recurve toward the east-northeast in the next 24 hours before losing intensity. However, from August 5 to 6, the southwest monsoon will cause additional rain, flooding, and potential landslides across Luzon Island, especially in Pangasinan.

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Transport workers in Honduras threaten an indefinite national strike starting August 3 if August 2 negotiations fail; expect travel disruptions.

Honduran public transport leaders have threatened a nationwide strike on August 3 if the government does not agree to pay roughly 180 million lempiras in outstanding compensatory bonuses and impose stricter security measures against gang extortion. The resultant strike will likely cause disruptions to bus, minibus, and taxi services across the country’s major urban areas and highways.

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Exercise caution and expect heightened security following the arrest of a CJNG leader in Jalisco, Mexico.

On July 30, Mexican authorities announced the arrest of Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, leader of a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell. CJNG is one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico and often retaliates when its leaders are arrested. This includes attacks in popular tourist cities such as Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Heightened security is expected across Jalisco and neighboring states, including troop deployments and roadblocks.

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