Archives January 9, 2019

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 09 JAN 2019 JANUARY 09, 2019

AMERICAS

Brazil

Tomorrow, travelers in Sao Paolo should avoid a protest at 5:00 PM local time in front of the Municipal Theatre. The Free Pass Movement (FPM) group has organized the demonstration to denounce a recent bus fare increase. The protest is likely to be well attended and has the potential to turn unruly. In 2013, the FPM organized demonstrations against a similar increase in bus fares. These subsequently expanded into wider anti-corruption protests across the country, though there are no indications thus far that the latest increase will prompt a similar reaction.

Guatemala

On Saturday, January 12, travelers in Guatemala City should avoid a march against corruption and impunity to minimize disruption and exposure to potential unrest. The rally is…