Securely Travel Brief - 11 June 2018

SUMMARY:

1. 1. Nicaragua - Reconsider Travel
   2. Mozambique - Possible attacks in Palma
   3. Mexico - Multiple hurricanes threaten west coast
   4. Jamaica - State of Emergency in multiple locales continues

Securely Travel Brief – 11 June 2018

Today’s brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts.

Nicaragua - Reconsider Travel

The US Department of State has raised their security advisory level for Nicaragua to Level 3 — they urge travelers to Nicaragua to reconsider. The level of crime, civil unrest and the fact that health care providers (hospitals) are overwhelmed at this time are all cited as the rationale behind the adjustment of the threat level.

Updated #Nicaragua Travel Advisory - Level 3: Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to crime, civil unrest and limited healthcare availability. Hospitals are inundated with victims of violence and lack the capacity to respond to other emergencies. https://t.co/qKUEHMCBzQ pic.twitter.com/hKtVK0EHOR

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) June 8, 2018

Mozambique - Possible attacks in Palma

The US Embassy Maputo are advising travelers of the threat of attack to travelers to the Cabo Delgado Province, specifically the city of Palma. The warning has been echoed by both Canada and Australian governments.

Media reports indicate that business, government and missionary entities are specifically being targeted. Multiple deaths have been attributed to these attacks.

US Embassy warns of ‘imminent attacks’ against government and commercial centers in Mozambique https://t.co/8IIjUNE5M8

— CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) June 11, 2018

Mexico - Hurricanes Aletta and Bud - West coast of Mexico

A travel advisory has been issued for the west coast of Mexico due to Hurricanes Bud and Aletta. As of 11 June 2018, Aletta has weakened, and Bud has intensified. Areas of concern, according to authorities in Mexico are along the coast from Acapulco north to Puerto Vallarta area. Travelers in and outside of the identified “warning zone” should maintain vigilance and monitor local weather updates.

Jamaica - State of Emergency in multiple locales continues

The UK FCO has updated their travel advice for Jamaica urging travelers to rethink their intention to visit the Parish of St. James and St. Catherine Northern State. These warnings include the tourist areas of Montego Bay, Spanish Town, Linstead and Bog Walk. The Jamaican government has dispatched the military to support local law enforcement given the current level of violence and shooting incidents.

To read the complete FCO travel advice: Jamaica

This video from Travel & Leisure provides a 60 second explanation from January 2018, which remains apropos to the current situation.