LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 08 JAN 2019 JANUARY 08, 2019
AMERICAS
Argentina
Travelers in Buenos Aires should avoid demonstrations by the Argentine Workers’ Union (CTA) and the Truckers’ Federation. The groups are denouncing planned nationwide increases in the price of public services and transportation. Marches have been announced for January 10, 17, 24 and 31, as well as February 7, in various urban centers.
Brazil
Travelers in Ceara state, including the Fortaleza metropolitan area, should continue to exercise caution amid an ongoing security force operation to curb a campaign of violence by organized gangs. More than 153 related incidents, mostly arson attacks, but also shootings and bombings, were reported between January 2 and 7. At least 148 people have been arrested. The national government has deployed around 400 federal officers since…