Category - South America

Peru: Exercise high degree of caution Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to potential social conflicts and strikes that may occur across the country. Demonstrations may occur and may become violent. Roadblocks may occur on main roads and cause traffic disruptions. Canadians should not attempt to cross blockades, even if […]

Paraguay: Exercise high degree of caution Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution in this country due to limited medical resources, generally poor road conditions, and increasing crime rates. The current political instability in Paraguay could lead to demonstrations and violent confrontations throughout the country. Occasional roadblocks could occur on main highways and in […]

From UK Gov travel alerts: We advise against all travel to within 80km (50 miles) of the Colombian border in the states of Zulia, Tachira and Apure. We advise against all but essential travel to the remainder of Tachira state. Drug traffickers and illegal armed groups are active in these states and there is a […]

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Quito (Ecuador) Road Closures Possible Other Western Hemisphere > Ecuador > Quito 3/6/2012 The U.S. Embassy in Quito advises U.S. citizens living or traveling in Ecuador of a possible series of protest marches and demonstrations throughout the country, culminating in Quito. Demonstrators have announced that they will be making their […]

Chile Exercise normal security precautions Recent floods have dislodged landmines in the Chacalluta area. Some landmines are reported to have moved on to roads and highways in the area. Local authorities are working to remove them. As a result, the Chacalluta/Santa-Rosa border crossing (to Peru) could be closed without notice. Canadians should be extremely vigilant, […]

Lima, Peru (CNN) — By the CNN Wire Staff January 30, 2012 — Updated 1255 GMT (2055 HKT) Civil defense officials reported nearly 100 injuries after a strong earthquake shook coastal Peru early Monday. The magnitude 6.3 quake hit about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Ica, at a depth of 39.2 kilometers (24.4 miles), […]