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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 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Road travel is also likely to be impacted; travelers should maintain flexible itineraries.

Today through Wednesday, February 13, travelers in northeastern states, particularly New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania, should anticipate disruption related to the passage of a winter storm. The…

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United States

Travelers in western Washington, particularly the cities of Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, should anticipate disruption due to the passage of a winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for most of western Washington for today and tomorrow, meaning significant snowfall and strong winds are likely in the affected areas. The adverse weather conditions are liable to disrupt flights at airports in the region, including at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Road travel is also likely to be impacted; travelers should maintain flexible itineraries.

Costa Rica

Today, travelers in San Jose should plan journeys avoiding a protest at 5:30 PM local time at Parque Central. The rally is…

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Regional

Travelers transiting the US-Mexico border in the coming weeks should continue to reconfirm the status of crossings before setting out, due to the possibility for delays and disruption. A new migrant “caravan” from Central America has arrived in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras, on the Texas border. Heightened security reinforced by US authorities on its side of the border remains in place, and the Mexican government has deployed federal police and military personnel to maintain security in Piedras Negras.

Argentina

Travelers in the country should avoid all gatherings staged by the Argentine Workers’ Union (CTA), the State Workers Association (ATE), and the Truckers’ Federation. The groups are denouncing increases in…

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Haiti

Tomorrow, travelers in Port-au-Prince and other urban centers should avoid anticorruption demonstrations planned by various opposition groups. While details are still emerging, protest flashpoints in Port-au-Prince usually include Carrefour de l’Aeroport, Champ de Mars, the Superior Court of Accounts and Administrative Litigation, Parliament and the National Palace, as well as the Delmas, Petionville and La Saline areas.

Puerto Rico

Yesterday, reports indicated that a US tourist had been shot and injured during a party at a residence in San Juan. The unidentified assailant remains at large. While petty and opportunistic crime continues to pose the main risk to travelers in Puerto Rico, the incident highlights the need for vigilance in San Juan….

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United States

In the coming days, travelers in Albuquerque, New Mexico should continue to avoid the area around the Coors and Central shopping area following an explosion caused by a homemade device on February 4. One person, believed by police to be the maker of the device, was killed during the incident. The motive behind the explosion remains unknown, and authorities have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with it. The explosion is not being treated as terrorism, and there is no ongoing threat, according to the police.

Venezuela

All travel to Venezuela should be deferred through today due to the ongoing political crisis and associated unrest. Travelers in…

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Venezuela

All travel to Venezuela should be deferred through tomorrow due to the ongoing political crisis and associated unrest. Travelers in country should minimize movement. Major countrywide demonstrations in support of Juan Guaido, the National Assemblyrecognized interim President, took place on Saturday, February 2, while a rival progovernment rally was held on Avenida Bolivar in Caracas. Both events passed off peacefully, and Guaido has called for continued protests until President Nicolas Maduro steps down and sets a date for a new Presidential Election.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Algeria

Travelers should plan journeys accounting for potential disruption due to adverse weather. Today, Air Algerie canceled flights out of Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL)…

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Regional

Travelers in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, and Northeast regions of the US, as well as Toronto, should anticipate disruption associated with the passage of a polar vortex, an extreme cold front from the Arctic. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are likely to be most affected by the weather system, which is moving southeast and will bring strong winds and sub-zero wind chills through today. Extreme temperatures are liable to disrupt flights at airports serving affected regions, as well as road travel on major highways.

Chile

Travelers in the Arica and Parinacota regions should anticipate disruption and minimize non-essential travel in areas affected by flooding. The Nueva Esperanza neighborhood…

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Regional

Travelers in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, and Northeast regions of the US and Toronto should anticipate disruption associated with the passage of a polar vortex, an extreme cold front from the Arctic. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin are likely to be most affected by the weather system, which is moving southeast and will bring strong winds and sub-zero wind chills through tomorrow. Extreme temperatures are liable to disrupt flights at airports serving affected regions, as well as road travel on major highways.

Mexico

Today through February 4, passengers of Viva Aerobus (VB) should reconfirm flights after numerous cancellations stemming from an unscheduled technical review of eight of…

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United States

Travelers in Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, New England and Southeast regions, particularly Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania, should anticipate disruption associated with the passage of Winter Storm Jayden. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and sub-zero wind chills as it moves southeast today and tomorrow. Blizzard-like conditions could disrupt flights at airports in the region, as well as road travel along major highways in the area.

Brazil

Today, travelers in Belo Horizonte should avoid all protests against the collapse of the Brumadinho Dam that led to the deaths of 58 people; 300 people are still missing. Protesters have blocked multiple roads in the city, disrupting traffic. Further disruption …

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Regional

Travelers due to cross the Guatemala-Mexico border by land should reconfirm the status of border crossing points due to heightened security and protests in the area. A Mexico-bound “migrant caravan” departed Honduras on January 14; some 3,000 migrants are awaiting immigration proceedings at the border. Scuffles between migrants, police and/or local residents in and around border cities remain possible.

United States

Travelers in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions, particularly North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, should anticipate disruption associated with the passage of Winter Storm Jayden. The storm entered North Dakota yesterday and is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures as it moves southeast through…