Category - South America

From Australia government for Australian citizens: This Advice was last issued on Wednesday, 08 January 2014. It contains new information in the Summary and under Entry and exit (entry laws have been changed: foreign visitors must be able to show they are covered by travel insurance). We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high […]

24-hour strike by air traffic controllers on December 19. Recommended to reconfirm flights with airline if travelling on December 19. Both domestic and international arrivals and departures will be affected. Possible picketing at airports. http://m.eldiario24.com/nota/307811/controladores-aereos-haran-paro-este-jueves-por-lo-que-no-habran-vuelos-en-el-pais.html

ARGENTINA – Countrywide – 72-hour work stoppage by air traffic controllers from October 25-28, to protest industry regulatory changes. The labour action will begin at 06:00 October 25 and continue until 06:00 on October 28. All commercial airports in the country will be affected. The strike action is expected to result in significant disruptions to […]

ARGENTINA – Countrywide – National Civil Aviation employees (ANAC) call for a strike at Argentina airports on October 11. Negotiations with union still on going. If strike proceeds, employees will picket at airports causing disruptions. Allow extra time for journey to airport. e-Travel Alerts

LIMA, Peru (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a reported magnitude of 7.0 shook much of Peru on Wednesday but only minor damage and no injuries were reported in the sparsely populated southwestern coastal area near the epicenter. The quake broke windows and opened fissures in the walls of some adobe dwellings in the nearest […]

COLOMBIA – UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Bogota – UK citizens advised that large protests are expected in Bogota, Cudinamarca today at Plaza Simon Bolivar, Calle 72 and the National University (Carrera 45, Calle 26). Demonstrations can be unpredictable and sometimes volatile. Avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia