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Ecuador: Crime Rate High Around Country; Tungurahua Volcano Settles Down

Date: June 16th, 2010 |

The U.S. Embassy in Quito issued a notice June 14 to remind travelers that the crime rate in Ecuador is very high and crime is often violent. Such crime is not restricted to Quito or Guayaquil, but also occurs in smaller cities such as Otavalo, Manta, and Cuenca where thieves and small gangs are sometimes [read more]

Madagascar: U.S. State Department Cancels Travel Warning

Date: July 8th, 2009 |

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The U.S. State Department lifted the ordered departure of official Americans and canceled the March 17 Travel Warning about travel to Madagascar. The move was an acknowledgment that the situation has calmed down around the country following the coup that installed former Antananarivo mayor Andry Rajoelina as president in March. The government continues to be [read more]

Armenia: Yerevan State of Emergency Lifted

Date: March 26th, 2008 |

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The government ended the state of emergency it imposed on Yerevan March 1 when it broke up a week of mass protests over a disputed presidential election. More than 100 protesters remain in custody on charges of causing unrest and plotting a coup, and the legislature passed a new law granting authorities the right to [read more]

Belgium and France: Airline Security Measures Relaxed

Date: September 12th, 2006 |

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Temporary security measures imposed Aug. 10 on flights to the U.S. were relaxed Sept. 4. Passengers may now carry on a standard piece of hand luggage and electronic devices, but still may not carry liquids, creams or gels. The same is true for passengers transferring in Brussels to flights to the U.S. No special restrictions [read more]

China: Travel Warning Withdrawn

Date: June 20th, 2006 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Beijing retracted its warning of June 9 regarding the threat of possible terrorist actions against American interests in China. The June 16 statement cited “further investigation and coordination with Chinese authorities” in concluding that a heightened level of concern was no longer [read more]

Brazil: U.S. Consulate Lifts Warning About Sao Paulo Beaches

Date: May 19th, 2010 |

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The U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo rescinded its recommendation to avoid the beach neighborhoods of Praia Grande, Santos, Sao Vicente and Guaruja on the southern coast of Sao Paulo state. The consular announcement on May 12 came after officials reviewed the current situation there and determined that the warning was not necessary, but reminded travelers [read more]

Indonesia: U.S. State Department Lifts Travel Warning

Date: May 28th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department lifted its almost eight-year travel warning for Indonesia citing improvements in the security situation following the government’s disruption, arrest and conviction of numerous terrorists. Terrorist threats remain, however, and the State Department has not changed its recommendations for security precautions, which include keeping a low profile, being vigilant at all times, [read more]

Kenya: U.S. State Department Softens Travel Warning

Date: March 26th, 2008 |

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The U.S. State Department has softened its warning about travel to Kenya following the widely-accepted power-sharing agreement signed Feb. 28 to resolve the disputed presidential election of Dec. 27. The current travel warning says “threats of political demonstrations and violence have dramatically receded” and U.S. government personnel and their families are now permitted to return [read more]

United Kingdom: Heathrow Full Service Restored, Possible Strikes at Gatwick

Date: August 22nd, 2006 |

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London’s Heathrow airport has resumed full flight service after ten days of reduced operations because of the thwarted plot to bomb multiple airplanes. Tight carry-on restrictions remain in effect. For passengers arriving at Gatwick airport, travel into London may be more complicated because of a series of one-day strikes threatened by Gatwick Express drivers. The [read more]

France: State of Emergency Lifted

Date: January 3rd, 2006 |

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The state of emergency imposed Nov. 8 to control riots that broke out in the Paris suburbs, spread throughout the country and lasted for three weeks, was lifted Jan. 4. The law allowed curfews, police searches inside and outside homes and other emergency measures. President Jacques Chirac decided to rescind the order more than six [read more]