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AMERICAS Indigenous Leaders from the Amazon Basin Gather in Brazil Brazil is perhaps best known for its Amazon Rainforest, yet only about 50% of the Amazon is in Brazil. The Amazon is known for its tropical flora, fauna, and biodiversity, yet forgotten is the immense diversity of its native population and the varied threats they

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How On Call International combines technology with personalized, compassionate support to assist travelers in need, highlighting the importance of delivering an efficient assistance experience without losing the human connection travelers value during stressful or unexpected situations. What travelers can expect when contacting On Call for emergency

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How organizations can prepare for a busy travel season by staying informed about the evolving travel risk landscape, highlighting the importance of keeping traveler safety, risk management, and duty of care considerations top of mind as travel activity increases. The insights and resources available through On

This On Call International article will discuss the following: The wide range of travel challenges that global emergency assistance services can help address, highlighting how travelers can receive support for everything from everyday concerns such as prescription replacement and medical referrals to complex medical evacuations and serious security incidents. How medical, operational, and security expertise

AMERICAS Strong El Niño Event Expected for 2023  Often misunderstood and globally impactful, El Niño, the naturally occurring phenomenon that warms the waters off the Pacific Coast of South America, is due to begin this year and will likely have major effects across the globe. Under normal circumstances, the Pacific experiences a consistent movement of

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How organizations can prepare travelers for health and medical risks in remote and resource-limited destinations, highlighting the importance of pre-trip health assessments, destination-specific vaccinations, disease prevention measures, and individualized planning based on each traveler’s health and assignment. How local resources, medical supplies, and traveler education can

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How thoughtful travel planning can help create smoother, healthier, and more enjoyable journeys, highlighting practical steps travelers can take before departure to reduce common travel hassles and feel more prepared for the unexpected. Practical strategies travelers can use to prepare for air travel and protect their

This On Call International article will discuss the following: How higher education institutions can use risk intelligence to make more informed international travel decisions, highlighting how a structured approach can help travel risk professionals navigate uncertainty, avoid information overload, and evaluate changing conditions that may affect students, faculty, and staff abroad. The ASK, GATHER, ANALYZE

AMERICAS Second Attempt at South American Integration In a continent historically divided among itself, where political ideologies can manifest in extreme shifts to the right or left side of the political spectrum and where regional rivalries are plentiful, there is an ongoing, revitalized attempt to create a South American regional block. If successful, a South