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Bolivia

Travelers should avoid all gatherings related to the Presidential Primary Elections on Sunday, January 27. Protests have been planned at public plazas and electoral courts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal’s approval of President Evo Morales’ candidacy for a fourth term in office has sparked opposition protests across the country.

Brazil

Travelers in Ceara, including Fortaleza’s metropolitan area, should continue to exercise caution amid an ongoing campaign of violence by organized criminal gangs against the state. More than 240 gang-related incidents, mostly arson attacks, but also shootings and bombings, have been reported since January 2. In recent days, fires have been set to vehicles…

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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 28 minutes. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and allow additional travel time.

Due to inclement weather, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) was closed at 8:00 PM local time yesterday and was expected to reopen at 8:00 AM local time today. Passengers transiting DTW Airport should reconfirm flights and expect delays as authorities reposition aircraft and clear passenger backlogs.

Yesterday, incoming flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) experienced delays after…

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United States

Travelers in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions should expect residual disruption and maintain flexible itineraries following the passage of Winter Storm Harper. The storm has brought freezing rain, snow, and ice to the Midwest, MidAtlantic, and New England. Air, road, and rail travel have been significantly disrupted, with thousands of flights being canceled. Widespread power outages have also been reported.

Due to inclement weather, there is a traffic management program in effect for flights arriving to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 3 hours and 28 minutes. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and allow additional travel…

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United States

Tomorrow, travelers in Washington DC and other urban centers should expect disruption around a series of women’s rights rallies and plan journeys bypassing these to minimize travel inconvenience. Pro-testers in Washington DC will rally at Freedom Plaza. Details of related events across the US can be found at the Women’s March website. The gatherings are expected to be well attended in major cities and to pass off peacefully.

Travelers in the Northeast and Midwest should expect cancellations and delays to air travel this weekend as a series of winter storms moves across the country. Approximately 450 flights have been canceled for Friday morning at various airports in the Northeast and Midwest. A second storm will bring…

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United States

On Saturday, January 19, travelers in Washington DC and other urban centers should expect disruption around a series of women’s rights rallies and plan journeys bypassing these to minimize travel inconvenience. Protesters in Washington DC will rally at Freedom Plaza. Details of related events across the US can be found at the Women’s March website. The gatherings are expected to be well attended in major cities and to pass off peacefully

Chile

Travelers in urban centers should avoid all demonstrations related to controversial fishing regulations. Yesterday, demonstrators in Talcahuano blocked roads leading to Concepcion and clashed with security forces, prompting the latter to use water cannons to disperse them. Similar protests were reported in San Antonio, where demonstrators…

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United States

Today, travelers in Los Angeles, CA should plan routes avoiding a march associated with a strike by the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) union. Participants will gather at 10:30 AM local time at Grand Park in front of City Hall before marching to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Headquarters. The actions are being held following stalled negotiations with authorities over various issues, including funding and class sizes.

Peru

On Thursday, January 17, travelers in Lima should avoid a march organized by Congressman Roberto Vieira and anti-corruption activists to call for the declassification of documents detailing suspected corrupt ties between Peruvian government officials and Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. Demonstrators will gather at 5:00 PM local time…

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United States

Normal movement can resume around downtown Davis, CA following a shooting yesterday. Police say an officer was shot and killed at around 7:00 PM local time while responding to a three-car crash between 5th and D streets. Police from several municipalities began a search for the suspect, who was found in a nearby house, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect’s motives are unclear; details are expected to emerge in the coming days as investigations continue.

Tomorrow through Monday, January 14, passengers transiting Miami International Airport (MIA) should reconfirm their departure terminal and expect delays after airport authorities announced plans to close Terminal G at 1:00 PM local time each day due to insufficient staffing…

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Brazil

Today, travelers in Sao Paulo should avoid a protest at 5:00 PM local time in front of the Municipal Theater. 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.

Venezuela

Today, travelers in Caracas and other urban centers should minimize movement due to the potential for violent unrest surrounding the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Opposition groups…

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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…

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Argentina

Travelers in Buenos Aires should avoid demonstrations by the Argentine Workers’ Union (CTA) and the Truckers’ Federation. The groups are denouncing planned nationwide increases in the price of public services and transportation. Marches have been announced for January 10, 17, 24 and 31, as well as February 7, in various urban centers.

Brazil

Travelers in Ceara state, including the Fortaleza metropolitan area, should continue to exercise caution amid an ongoing security force operation to curb a campaign of violence by organized gangs. More than 153 related incidents, mostly arson attacks, but also shootings and bombings, were reported between January 2 and 7. At least 148 people have been arrested. The national government has deployed around 400 federal officers since…