AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 5 May 2021, nationwide demonstrations over now-annulled tax proposal are anticipated to continue in Colombia for an eighth consecutive day. In the capital Bogotá, commercial truck drivers are currently blocking the intersection of Calle 80 and Carrera 119, causing significant transportation disruptions...

AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 3 May 2021, anti-government demonstrations are continuing for a sixth consecutive day in the cities of Bogotá, Cali, Bucaramanga and Palmira, despite President Iván Duque withdrawing on 2 May the proposed tax reform legislation that initially prompted the protests. In the capital...

AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 3 May 2021, anti-government demonstrations are continuing for a sixth consecutive day in the cities of Bogotá, Cali, Bucaramanga and Palmira, despite President Iván Duque withdrawing on 2 May the proposed tax reform legislation that initially prompted the protests. In the capital...

AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 29 April 2021, thousands of people participated in demonstrations throughout Colombia for a second consecutive day to oppose proposed tax reforms outlined by the administration of President Iván Duque. Hundreds of people gathered throughout the capital Bogotá, causing police officers to use...

AMERICAS Colombia (Security threat level – 4): On 28 April 2021, thousands of people participated in a nationwide strike and staged demonstrations throughout the country to oppose proposed tax reforms outlined by the administration of President Ivan Duque. During demonstrations in the capital Bogota, Medellin and other cities, demonstrators caused...

AMERICAS Canada (Security threat level – 2): On 28 April 2021, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia entered a lockdown in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. During the lockdown — set to be in effect until 12 May — nonessential retail establishments are required to suspend in-person...

AMERICAS Chile (Security threat level – 2) : On 26 April 2021, officials extended existing bans on foreign travel — aimed at limiting the spread of known variants of COVID-19 — for Chileans as well as non-resident foreigners attempting to enter Chile. Chileans are allowed to request a permit from...