Archives February 26, 2019

AMERICAS

Venezuela

Travelers in Venezuela should continue to minimize non-essential movement amid the ongoing political crisis in the country. The opposition is calling on President Nicolas Maduro to resign in favor of Juan Guaido, the National Assembly-recognized interim President. Large demonstrations and clashes occurred on February 23-24 along the borders with Colombia and Brazil over the delivery of humanitarian aid. All political gatherings entail the risk of unrest; security forces and pro-government mili as, known as “colectivos,” regularly use tear gas, rubber bullets, and occasionally live ammunition to disperse an -government protesters.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Congo (DRC)

Cases of monkeypox have been reported. Monkeypox is a rare viral disease present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. People can…