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LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT DEC 20 2018 DECEMBER 20, 2018

THE AMERICAS

Regional

Travelers transiting the US-Mexico border should continue to reconfirm the status of crossings before setting out. Delays and disruption are possible following the arrival of a US-bound “migrant caravan” from Central America and enhanced security on the US side of the border. Passage through border crossings in San Diego, CA has been intermittently restricted and was shut down completely for several hours on November 25. Other crossings into the US have experienced longer wait times. Across the border, there is a heightened security presence as US troops assist with security; they are expected to stay in the area through January 31, 2019.

Chile

Travelers should avoid all demonstrations related to an ongoing port workers’ strike due to the…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT” DEC 19 2018 DECEMBER 19, 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

THE AMERICAS

Chile

Travelers should avoid all demonstrations related to a port workers’ strike due to the risk of unrest. Protests have largely been centered on the port city of Valparaiso, where security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators blocking roads yesterday; however, the strike has spread to other cities, such as Antofagasta, San Antonio, and Puerto Montt. Protests, roadblocks, and associated clashes between protesters and security forces will cause disruption and pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Peru

Today, travelers in Cusco and Puno should anticipate disruption related to an ongoing 72-hour strike by environmental activists. Protests are likely to include roadblocks. On Monday, December 17, protesters in Ayaviri blocked the 3S Highway between Puno and Cusco….