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AMERICAS Protests and Crackdowns in Cuba From the 11th-12th of July, thousands of people took to the streets to protest the government in not only Havana but other cities and towns across the country of Cuba. The demonstrations were the largest since the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 90s and saw protesters

It’s no secret that the delta variant is dominating our news and social media feeds these days. And while COVID-19 and its variants should remain on our radar, On Call’s Medical Director, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says: “There’s absolutely no reason to be completely consumed with panic–especially since there are vaccines that can help protect us

The world’s appetite for travel is as strong for many as it has ever been, and Americans are flying in greater numbers than they have all year. However, since requirements for authorized travel are still varied, nuanced, and changing, the need for relevant and timely global risk intelligence continues to gain increasing importance. On Call

On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity for us to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re

AMERICAS Crackdown in Nicaragua In Nicaragua, a crackdown on political dissent has seen over 20 critics of the Ortega government, including at least five people considering runs for President, arrested since June 2. The crackdown comes ahead of the November presidential and legislative elections in which current President Daniel Ortega intends to run for reelection.

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, the return to travel is dominating the national conversation—and with it, managing the risks that go along with it. Is your organization equipped to keep travelers safe, healthy, and well informed—whether you’re new to travel risk management or revising your current program to meet the needs of

AMERICAS Peru’s Presidential Election and Future Impacts On Sunday, 6 June the Peruvian Presidential runoff election was held. As of this writing, the far-left candidate and head of the Free Peru Party Pedro Castillo is holding a slim lead (50.244%) over the conservative candidate and head of the Popular Force Party Keiko Fujimori (49.756%) with