Securely Travel Brief - 30 April 2018

Travel Brief – April 30, 2018

Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks. Nicaragua | France | United States | Philippines | Spain

Spain - Protests continue following verdict of La Manada (the pack)

A group of five men from Seville were sentenced to nine years in prison for sexual abuse and not rape or sexual assault, causing spontaneous nationwide protests, with 35,000 taking to the streets on 29 April. The Spanish National Police showed their solidarity with the protesters via their Twitter account. Our piece on Pamploma’s Running of the Bulls Gored by La Manada includes complete details.

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— Policía Nacional (@policia) April 26, 2018

Sri Lanka - A week of protests, beginning 01 May are expected

#SriLanka Demonstration Alert: Between May 1-7, 2018 parades and rallies are expected in conjunction with the annual Labor Day holiday in #Colombo, #Jaffna, #Galle, and #Batticaloa. https://t.co/sQjVQrOsAk pic.twitter.com/T246F4PXv3

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 27, 2018

Nicaragua - Unrest continues throughout the country

#Nicaragua Security Alert: Civil unrest throughout Nicaragua continues to affect normal Embassy operations. Travel by US government personnel in Nicaragua is restricted to the hours between 5 AM- 5 PM with restrictions on driving on Carretera Masaya North and near universities. pic.twitter.com/jJJ6NJJULJ

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 30, 2018

Nicaragua has been included in Securely Travel Brief regularly for the past few weeks and there is no expectation of deminished risk in the near term. The US Embassy issued this notice on 27 April

Civil unrest throughout Nicaragua continues to affect normal Embassy operations. On Friday, April 27, the Embassy will open for limited operations, and the Consular Section will continue to assist only American citizens with emergency needs for U.S. travel documents from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No appointment is needed, but services are only for people with imminent travel plans.

United States - May Day - Anarchist demonstrations expected Seattle and Portland

Puget Sound Anarchists are calling for their members to not congregate for one march in Seattle or Portland, but rather decentralize and carry out smaller “direct action” against capitalism and thus thwarting the coordinated efforts of law enforcement. Travelers are cautioned to monitor local media for signs of unrest, which historically has occurred in the afternoon of 01 May in both Portland and Seattle.

Philippines - Protest during May are expected on 01 and 14 May

#The Philippines: Labor Day protests are occurring in several Provinces and cities on 1 May. A large scale protest will occur in the Mendiola area of Metro Manila. Baragay elections will take place on 14 May. Please follow the advice of local authorities https://t.co/V1YZ7Uy1EU pic.twitter.com/5rTNaN5Sz6

— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) April 29, 2018

France - Air France strikes scheduled for 3, 4, 7 and 8 May

#France There are planned strike dates at Air France and its subsidiaries on 3, 4, 7 and 8 May. You should check with your airline before travelling. https://t.co/0xGEwyCXVl pic.twitter.com/y8EI5RP7sr

— FCO travel advice (@FCOtravel) April 27, 2018