Beijing outlaws smoking in enclosed public places
China: Officials in Beijing have outlawed smoking in enclosed public spaces such as bars, airports, trains, shops and restaurants, a move that some hope will help reduce pollution in the...
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Peruvian mine protests prompt martial law in south
Peru: After more than two months of violence and protests over a copper-mining project known as Tia Maria, the government declared a state of emergency in Islay and has instituted...
Lion attacks mean no more going it alone in Zimbabwe park
Zimbabwe: National Parks and Wildlife Authority announced that tourists visiting Mana Pools National Park no longer will be allowed to walk freely in the park. Visitors will be required to...
Tourists behaving badly draw crackdowns in Italy, China
Macedonia: Tensions between the government and opposition have heightened since February. The unrest has included protests and some violence, most notably on May 9, when police arrested members of an...
Embassies warn of increased violence at Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara
Mexico: Both the U.S. and Canadian embassies warned tourists in or around Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara about increased drug and gang violence in these regions. Several attacks, including shootouts and...
U.S. warns of threat to Americans in Honduran region
Spain: A Russian oil rig carrying 1,400 tons of oil caught fire and later sank 15 miles west of the Spain's Canary Islands, causing an oil slick on popular tourist...
Dengue fever outbreak hits hundreds of thousands in Sao Paulo
Brazil: Health officials in Sao Paulo reported that an outbreak of dengue fever has killed more than 130 people and infected hundreds of thousands more this year, prompting an army...
Violent surge targets police in Mexican state
Mexico: Authorities announced an increase in violent criminal activity in the west-central state of Jalisco and urged travelers to use caution. Police have been the targets of most violence, and...
Martial law lifted, but Thailand still under strict security measures
Thailand: Although martial law was lifted April 1, the strict regulations were reinforced later that day through another similar set of laws. Article 44 is a special security measure being...
Holiday season in Guatemala means pickpockets go to work
Guatemala: Tourists should be aware that during the Semana Santa holiday season, crime does not take a holiday. Celebrated on and around Easter Sunday, the festivities draw large crowds, especially...