The Week Ahead: June 23, 2025

Date

Global
  • Worldwide: Protest Advisory | On June 22, the Department of State issued a worldwide caution notice warning of potential demonstrations targeting U.S. citizens and interests abroad in connection with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Over the coming weeks, protesters may gather outside U.S. Embassies and Consulates, in public squares, along major roadways, and near government buildings in urban hubs worldwide to denounce U.S. involvement in the conflict. A heightened police presence and localized disruptions are likely wherever demonstrations materialize. Counter-protests and minor clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travelers are advised to maintain a low profile and avoid all protest activity. Refrain from engaging in political discussions in public spaces and minimize visible signs of U.S. affiliation. Maintain heightened awareness and leave areas at the first sign of unrest.
Europe
  • The Hague, Netherlands: Travel Advisory | On June 24-25, the 2025 NATO Summit will be held at the World Forum, with around 8,500 delegates and media personnel expected to attend. Operation Orange Shield has been launched, with Dutch authorities deploying 27,000 police and 10,000 defense personnel. Until June 27, the A4 will be partially closed between the A5 and A44 exits; the A5 will be fully closed between the A4 and A9 in Amsterdam; and on June 25, the A44 will be fully closed between the A4 and Wassenaar in The Hague. Activists affiliated with Extinction Rebellion have threatened to blockade the M44 on June 23 to protest the event. Additional associated demonstrations are likely over the coming week, particularly near the World Forum. Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and protest areas. Plan routes in advance, anticipate associated delays, and maintain increased awareness in transit.
  • Barcelona, Spain: Protest Advisory | On June 28 at 11:30 AM, protesters will gather at Plaça Sant Jaume to oppose the €3.2 billion expansion of El Prat Airport, announced by President Salvador Illa on June 17. The project includes extending Runway 3 into protected wetlands at La Ricarda and El Remolar-Filipines. The protest is organized by the ZEROPORT platform, which includes Greenpeace and additional activist groups, to denounce the environmental impact of the project and tourism-driven development. An increased police presence and localized disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan alternate routes to circumvent the area and maintain increased awareness in transit.
  • Budapest, Hungary: Protest Advisory | On June 28 at 12:00 PM, LGBTQ+ pride demonstrators will gather at Madách Square for the annual pride march, defying a law passed on March 18 that bans such events. The law permits facial recognition to identify and fine participants up to 200,000 HUF (approx. $546), and organizers may face criminal charges under the amended assembly law. At least 70 Members of the European Parliament are expected to attend. A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are likely. Counter-protests and minor clashes between protesters and with police are possible. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Maintain situational awareness and leave at the first sign of unrest.
Americas
  • Bocas del Toro, Panama: Security Advisory | Until at least June 25, a state of emergency (SoE) will be in effect across Bocas del Toro Province following violent unrest on June 19. Protesters opposing pension reforms in Changuinola District set vehicles ablaze and blocked roads with felled trees, disrupting essential services. At least 13 people were injured in clashes with police. Declared on June 20, the SoE suspends constitutional guarantees, restricts movement, and permits warrantless arrests. A curfew is in effect in Changuinola, from 6:00 PM for minors and 8:00 PM for adults. Changuinola International Airport (CHX) is closed until further notice, and work stoppages are disrupting public services, including healthcare. Telecommunications have also been restricted. A heightened security presence and checkpoints are expected across the province. Further unrest is possible. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity, follow official directives, carry valid photo ID, and maintain heightened awareness.
  • Mexico City, Mexico: Protest Advisory | On June 26 at 9:00 AM, protesters will gather at the Palacio de Bellas Artes before marching to the Zócalo. Promoted as a “National Mega March,” the event is organized by various civic and cultural groups to advocate for the protection of Mexican traditions and cultural freedoms. A heightened police presence and localized disruptions along the march route are expected. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan alternate routes, anticipate associated delays, and maintain increased awareness in transit.
  • Argentina: Protest Advisory | On June 26–27, unionized teachers will strike nationwide to demand salary increases and greater public funding for universities. On June 26, union members and supporters will also protest near major universities, particularly in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and La Plata. An increased police presence and localized disruptions are likely, and large turnouts are anticipated. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan routes in advance, anticipate delays, and maintain heightened awareness in transit.
Asia & Pacific
  • Bangkok, Thailand: Protest Advisory | Over the coming week, anti-government protesters will gather at key sites in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the dissolution of parliament, and snap elections. Demonstrations began on June 19 outside Government House following the leak of a phone call between the Prime Minister and the Cambodian Senate President, which has intensified political tensions. The People’s Alliance for Democracy has protested daily outside Government House, and the People’s Democratic Reform Committee plans to join through at least June 24. Additional opposition groups will gather at Victory Monument on June 28. Further demonstrations are possible near the Cambodian embassy, public squares, major roadways, and government buildings. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest areas. Plan routes in advance, anticipate delays, and maintain heightened awareness.
  • Jaffna, Sri Lanka: Protest Advisory | From June 23-25, protesters will gather at the Chemmani arch to demand international oversight of a nearby mass grave and call for its excavation under United Nations supervision. The demonstrations coincide with a visit by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. A heightened security presence and localized disruptions to road and pedestrian travel are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid the area and all protest activity. Plan routes in advance, anticipate delays, and maintain heightened awareness in transit.
  • Brisbane, Australia: Protest Advisory | On June 24 at 5:00 PM, teachers affiliated with the Queensland Teachers Union and supporters will rally at Speakers’ Corner outside Parliament House to protest the state government’s proposed pay agreement. Organizers cite concerns over low wages, staff shortages, and heavy workloads. A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are likely. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan routes in advance and anticipate associated delays.
Africa & Middle East
  • Abuja, Nigeria: Protest Advisory | From June 23-25, protesters will demonstrate across Abuja to demand the implementation of a ₦70,000 (approx. $45 USD) monthly minimum wage and the payment of outstanding salary arrears and allowances for teachers, health workers, and local government employees. The protests were organized by a coalition of unions, including the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), and the National Association of Health Workers Union (NAHWU), following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Demonstrators are expected to gather near government buildings, public squares, and major roads. A heightened security presence and localized disruptions are likely near protest sites. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan routes in advance, anticipate delays, and maintain heightened awareness in transit.
  • Togo: Protest Advisory | On June 23, civil society groups launched a nationwide civil disobedience campaign to demand democratic reforms and denounce recent constitutional changes that allow President Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. The campaign has already disrupted public services and business operations in Lomé and other urban centers. Demonstrations are planned from June 26–28, with gatherings expected near government buildings, public squares, and major roadways. A heightened police presence and localized disruptions are likely in the vicinity of protest sites. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible, and police may use force to disperse crowds. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Anticipate associated delays and service disruptions, maintain heightened awareness, and leave areas at the first sign of unrest.
  • Kenya: Protest Advisory | On June 24-25, protesters will gather in urban hubs across Kenya to remember individuals killed or injured during the 2024 anti-finance bill protests. On June 24, activists will rally for a vigil in Nairobi’s Central Business District, and from 10:00 AM on June 25, coordinated marches will take place in all 47 counties. An increased police presence and disruptions to road and pedestrian travel are likely near demonstration sites. Clashes between police and protesters are possible. Additional demonstrations are possible through at least June 28. Travelers are advised to avoid all protest activity. Plan routes in advance, anticipate associated delays, and maintain heightened awareness. Leave areas at the first sign of unrest.

Recent
Advisories

Commercial truckers will strike across Mexico starting October 26; expect nationwide disruptions in shipping services.

Mexican trucking unions Canacar, Conatram, Indeco, Fematrac and Hamotac have called the nationwide strike to demand improved security against extortion and cargo theft, as well as better highway conditions. Strike organizers are also denouncing the Mexican Senate’s proposed cuts to tax incentives for truckers in the 2027 budget. Estimates say the strike will affect 1.2 million trucks nationwide. The strike is scheduled to last indefinitely once it begins on October 26.

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The United States updated its United Arab Emirates advisory on October 24 to include terrorism risks; reconsider travel itineraries.

The Department of State updated its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates due to the possibility of terrorism and armed conflict related to the war with Iran. The country alert remains at level 3, ‘reconsider travel’, but this new information reflects the heightened possibility of attack that comes in tandem with Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia. Other countries whose travel advisories were updated include Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

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Turkey will celebrate Republic Day nationwide on October 28 and 29; expect large crowds, travel delays, and business closures.

Republic Day celebrates the founding of the Turkish State. Festivities begin at 1:00 PM on October 28 and continue through October 29, with parades, concerts, fireworks, and gatherings at monuments to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president. Banks, schools, and government agencies will be closed, and some bus routes will be diverted. Istanbul’s October 29 parade will close Adnan Menderes Blvd (Vatan Caddesi) from 5:45 AM until the ceremony ends.

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