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Today through Friday, April 12, travelers in Midwestern and Mountain states should plan journeys accounting for disruption during the passage of a major winter storm.

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for several counties in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Authorities expect up to 24 inches of snow accumulation and wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour in affected areas. The severe weather will exacerbate the situation in parts of the Midwest that remain flooded or are at a risk of flooding following a similar storm in March. Hundreds of flights at Denver International Airport (DEN) were canceled today due to the winter storm.

Argentina

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Mexico

On Wednesday, April 10, travelers in Chiapas state should avoid rallies organized by the CNI-CIG indigenous union as a precaution. Participants will march in several urban centers, including Tuxtla Gutierrez, Arriaga, Comitan de Dominguez, Ocosingo, Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas and Tapachula, at 9:00 AM local time. The events will mark the 100th anniversary of the assassination of revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata and will highlight several issues, including demands for greater inclusion of indigenous people in Mexican society and opposition to recent education reforms.

Venezuela

All travel to Venezuela should be deferred amid an ongoing political crisis; travelers in country should depart. Sporadic power outages and shortages of food, water and fuel, as well as…

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USA

Today, travelers are advised to avoid the vicinity of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA due to reports early of an active shooter at the facility. The base is on lockdown, and authorities have warned the public to avoid the area.

Brazil

Today through Wednesday, April 10, travelers in urban centers should avoid demonstrations marking the first anniversary of the imprisonment of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The main protest will occur on Sunday, April 7 in Curitiba in front of the police headquarters in the Santa Candida area where Lula is imprisoned. The rallies are part of a larger protest campaign, with the Workers’ Party calling for Lula’s release.

Canada

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USA

Due to weather, there is a Traffic Management Program in effect for traffic arriving San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 1 hour and 3 minutes. Severe thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow in parts of the South. Thunderstorms may include large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.

Argentina

Today, travelers in Buenos Aires should avoid a protest over socio-economic issues, including the high cost of food, housing, transport and public services. The protest, organized by the Argentine Workers’ Union (CTA), will begin at 11:00 AM local time at Avenida Entre Rios and Hipolito Irigoyen. CTA plans to hold further protests throughout the month.

Colombia

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USA

Due to weather, there is a Traffic Management Program in effect for traffic arriving San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 48 minutes. Severe thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow in parts of the South, including the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. Thunderstorms may include large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.

Colombia

Travelers in the southwestern departments of Antioquia, Arauca, Boyaca, Cauca, Huila, Narino, Santander, Tolima, and Valle de Cauca should continue to anticipate travel disruption due to ongoing protests and roadblocks by indigenous groups. Roadblocks have halted transport on the Pan-American Highway (Highway 25) between Cali and Popayan, Highway 24 to La Plata,…

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Chile

Tomorrow, travelers in Santiago, Temuco, Puerto Aysen, and Valparaiso should avoid demonstrations by Mapuche activists and supporters due to the risk of unrest. Demonstrators plan to gather in each city to demand the right to self-determination for the indigenous Mapuche people. Previous such demonstrations have resulted in local disturbances; security forces are liable to use tough crowd-control measures, posing incidental risks to anyone in the vicinity.

Nicaragua

Today and tomorrow, travelers in Nicaragua should exercise caution and avoid antigovernment demonstrations due to a credible risk of unrest. The opposition Blue and White National Unity (UNAB) coalition have called for nationwide demonstrations from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time today. Protests involving the use of honking…

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United States

Today, travelers should reconfirm their flights before setting out and maintain flexible itineraries. Services across the country have been experiencing delays because of reported technical difficulties. American, Delta, and Southwest airlines have announced that their operations have been affected. JetBlue, Alaska, and United airlines are also thought to have been impacted. Travelers should monitor developments.

Argentina

On Thursday, April 4, travelers in Buenos Aires should avoid a protest over socioeconomic issues, including the high cost of food, housing, transportation and public services. The protest, organized by the Argentine Workers’ Union (CTA), will begin at 11:00 AM local time at Avenida Entre Rios and Hipolito Irigoyen. CTA plans to hold further protests throughout the month.

Chile

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Mexico

Tomorrow, travelers in Guadalajara should plan journeys avoiding a demonstration by the Colectivo Lesbico Tapatio at 5:00 PM local time. The group is protesting over violence against gay women. Demonstrators will gather at the Andador Escorza before marching to Plaza Liberacion. The demonstration is expected to be well attended, resulting in local disruption.

Nicaragua

Tomorrow, travelers in Managua and other urban centers should avoid antigovernment protests due to a credible risk of violence. In Managua, demonstrators will gather at 6:00 PM local time at the city’s roundabouts, likely including Centroamerica, Ruben Dario, Jean Paul Genie and Cristo Rey. Additional protest flashpoints include Metrocentro and the Pan-American Highway, as well as the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua…

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Venezuela

All travel to Venezuela should be deferred in the coming days, while travelers in country should minimize non-essential movement amid an ongoing political crisis. The situation is exacerbated by sporadic power outages and shortages of food, water and fuel. Juan Guaido, the National Assembly-recognized interim President, has called for nationwide demonstrations on Saturday, March 30 and April 6 to demand the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power and to denounce recent power outages. In-country travelers should continue to avoid all political gatherings due to the risk of unrest and harsh measures from security forces and pro-government militias known as “colectivos.”

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

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Today, travelers using the Namanga border crossing between Tanzania…

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United States

An outbreak of measles has been reported in Michigan’s Oakland and Wayne counties. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that spreads from person-to-person via infected droplets. Outbreaks occur frequently in under-vaccinated populations. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and a characteristic rash. The illness can result in serious complications, particularly when very young children, the elderly or pregnant women are infected. All travelers should ensure they are fully immunized against measles.

Mexico

Travelers in Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Puebla states should reconfirm the status of routes, particularly Highways 200 and 190, due to likely disruption related to a “migrant caravan.” As of Monday, March 25, around 2,500 migrants from Central America and Cuba passed Huixtla…