Archives December 26, 2018

THE AMERICAS

Chile

Tomorrow and Friday, December 28, travelers in urban centers, particularly Santiago and southern cities, should avoid further protests over the killing of an indigenous Mapuche man by police. While details of the gatherings are not known, these are likely to occur outside government buildings, in major public squares, and around university campuses. There is a potential for local unrest during such demonstrations, which would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Venezuela

Travelers in Caracas should plan journeys avoiding demonstrations by nurses. Nurses plan to protest at Hospital Pérez Carreño today, before gathering at Plaza La Moneda in the city center on Friday, December 28. Participants will protest in solidarity with several colleagues that were dismissed in June for demanding…