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Travelers in New York City should continue to anticipate disruption to rail travel following an accident on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) yesterday. Three people were killed, and several injured a er a car was struck by two passing commuter trains near Westbury Station. While limited service to the Oyster Bay, Port Je erson, and Ronkonkoma lines has been restored, delays are expected to continue through tomorrow due to track and platform repair work, impacting travel between Manhatan and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Brazil

Travelers in Porto Alegre should avoid all protests related to an ongoing municipal workers’ strike. The work stoppage is being observed over a bill aimed at reviewing the workers’ salaries and…

AMERICAS

United States

Travelers in New York City should continue to anticipate disruption to rail travel following an accident on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) yesterday. Three people were killed, and several injured a er a car was struck by two passing commuter trains near Westbury Station. While limited service to the Oyster Bay, Port Je erson, and Ronkonkoma lines has been restored, delays are expected to continue through tomorrow due to track and platform repair work, impacting travel between Manhatan and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Haiti

Essential travel to Haiti can resume following a relative flully in unrest since February 23; however, travelers in country should minimize non-essential movement because further demonstrations remain likely during…

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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…

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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. On February 23-24, large demonstrations and clashes occurred 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 “colec vos,” regularly use tear gas, rubber bullets, and occasionally live ammunition to disperse an -government protesters.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Algeria

Travelers in urban centers should avoid further demonstrations by opposition groups against incumbent Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a …

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Regional

Travelers in the Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru tri-border area should exercise cau on following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Ecuador’s Morona San ago province. The epicenter was recorded around 124 miles east of Cuenca, close to the border with Peru, at a depth of 82 miles. The quake was felt as far away as Bogota. No damage or casual es have yet been reported.

Haiti

All travel to Hai should be deferred due to violent and disrup ve an -government demonstra ons. Travelers in-country, par cularly in Port-au-Prince, Cap-Hai en and other urban centers, should con nue to minimize movement. Opposi on demonstra ons demanding President Jovenel Moise’s removal have taken place since February 7. While low-level…

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United States

Today, Winter Storm Petra will move east bringing widespread snow and ice to the Midwest and parts of the East Coast.

Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for a large area stretching from the southern Rockies to the central and southern Plains, upper Midwest, Ohio Valley, central and southern Appalachians, and mid-Atlantic.

Most locations in the Plains and Midwest will see less than 6 inches of snow from Winter Storm Petra. Snow totals of more than 6 inches can be expected in parts of the upper Midwest, including from eastern Nebraska to Iowa and southern and central …

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Bolivia

On Thursday, February 21, travelers in Sucre and Santa Cruz should avoid demonstrations on the anniversary of a referendum that voted against President Evo Morales seeking a fourth consecutive term. The referendum was later overturned by the Supreme Court, allowing Morales to put his name on the ballot for the October 2019 General Elections. The Sucre rally, which will call on Morales to respect the referendum result, will take place at Plaza 25 de Mayo; the Santa Cruz event will be at Plaza 24 de Septiembre. All such events should be avoided as a precaution.

Canada

Today and tomorrow, travelers in Ottawa should plan routes bypassing planned rallies at Parliament Hill…

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Haiti

All travel to Haiti should be deferred due to ongoing violent and disruptive antigovernment demonstrations. Travelers already in country, particularly in Port-auPrince, Cap-Haitien and other urban centers, should stand fast today following calls for protests in response to yesterday’s televised speech by President Jovenel Moise. Widespread opposition demonstrations demanding Moise’s removal have taken place since Thursday, February 7, resulting in at least eight fatalities. Opposition leader Moise Jean Charles has threatened further rallies until the President steps down.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain

Today, travelers in and around Manama should avoid all gatherings commemorating the eighth anniversary of the “Arab Spring” uprising. Opposition groups have called for people to congregate near Al-Farooq…

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Brazil

Today through February 16, travelers in Rio de Janeiro state should plan journeys accounting for severe weather and potential flooding. The National Institute of Meteorology has warned of heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the state, including the city of Rio de Janeiro. As a precaution, the US Consulate has announced reduced staffing and limited emergency service provision for today.

Canada

Today, passengers transiting Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), and Ottawa-Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) should reconfirm flights due to inclement weather in the area. Flights at both facilities are experiencing delays and cancellations.

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United States

Due to inclement weather, there is a traffic management program in effect for flights arriving to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 1 hour and 26 minutes. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and allow additional travel time.

Travelers in Washington, particularly Seattle, Yakima and Spokane, should anticipate disruption due to the passage of a winter storm. Parts of Oregon, including Portland, Pendelton and Bend, may also be affected. The storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds to the region. The adverse weather conditions are liable to disrupt flights at airports in the region, including…