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State of Emergency declared in Lima, Peru, until December 26; follow official directives amid state of emergency and rising crime rate.

The state of emergency (SOE) took effect on October 25, and will remain in effect until December 26. The directive applies to ...
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SafeAbroad Leads Discussion on Student Mental Health Abroad at NAFSA 2026 Biregional I & XII Conference

SafeAbroad recently presented "Less Crises & More Prevention: Rethinking Student Mental Health Abroad" at the NAFSA 2026 ...
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Spotlight On: Janiva Cifuentes-Hiss, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Arcos Learning Abroad

Hiss, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Arcos Learning Abroad. Drawing on more than two decades of experience leading ...
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Commercial truckers will strike across Mexico starting October 26; expect nationwide disruptions in shipping services.

Mexican trucking unions Canacar, Conatram, Indeco, Fematrac and Hamotac have called the nationwide strike to demand improved ...
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The Week Ahead: October 26, 2026

"The Week Ahead" provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, ...
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Railway workers will strike nationwide across Portugal on October 30; significant train disruptions expected.

Railway workers employed by Comboios de Portugal will conduct a 24-hour nationwide strike on October 30 over pay, career ...
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Workers will participate in a national general strike across Spain on November 11; transportation disruptions are expected.

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints' Day, one of Guatemala's most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands ...
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Student-led nationwide protests are expected in Germany on October 31 at 2:00PM; expect disruption and possible escalation.

The German youth group Gen Z Steht Auf has organized student protests in 21 cities across Germany against military policies, ...
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A trade union demonstration is authorized in Marseille, France, on October 24 at 2:00 PM; expect possible escalation.

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints' Day, one of Guatemala's most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands ...
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An explosion injures 4 in the Kolonos district, Athens, Greece on October 21; expect heightened security and avoid the area.

The Met Office has issued Yellow Warnings for wind and rain for Storm Austen, which is expected to impact southern England ...
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The All Saint’s Day Kite Festival in Sumpango and Santiago, Guatemala, will cause regional travel delays and major crowds on November 1.

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints' Day, one of Guatemala's most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands ...
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Heightened police presence and travel disruptions remain at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, following violent student protests on October 24.

Youth protesters in Plaça Catalunya clashed with police on October 24 while demonstrating against the high cost of living. Participants damaged local infrastructure, looted stores, set garbage bins on ...