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AMERICAS  Political Violence Increases Across Mexico The general elections that took place in Mexico in early June are considered groundbreaking with the election of the nation’s first female president and first Jewish president, Claudia Sheinbaum. President elect Sheinbaum, a PhD academic,  scientist,  and former mayor of Mexico City, has vowed to pursue policies and lead… Read more »

Paris is always a top summer travel destination, but this year, it’s attracting even more interest as over 15 million visitors are expected at the 2024 Summer Games. The energy and excitement of this many people makes for an incredible atmosphere, but also brings to light some important health and safety considerations for travelers. Whether… Read more »

Traveling as a member of the LGBTQI+ community comes with unique challenges—and these challenges vary widely from country to country. Safety and acceptance of LGBTQI+ individuals can greatly vary depending on the destination’s culture, legal framework, and prevailing social attitudes. Awareness of these risks and proactive planning are crucial for safe travel. In this piece,… Read more »

AMERICAS  Further Impact Across Region Due to Record-Breaking Climate Incidents Large flooding events occurring across the continent, coupled with major drought and heat waves, have resulted in some of the worst environmental challenges the Americas have seen in decades. The extreme climate is attributed to both the El Niño weather pattern and the persistent rise… Read more »

AMERICAS  Increased Violence in Latin America’s Traditionally Safer Countries The collapse of the government in Haiti is serving to highlight some of the more extreme gang violence that has occurred and increased in the region. It helps to take a step back and look at how other countries in the region, particularly Costa Rica and… Read more »

Do your travel risk management plans need a spring refresh? Spring is not only a great time for a fresh start, but the perfect opportunity to revisit (and recalibrate!) your goals and priorities. On Call’s e-newsletter can help you do a ‘spring reset’ on your organization’s travel risk management strategy, and stay on top of… Read more »

AMERICAS Gangs and Violence Increase Across the Americas Organized and powerful gangs have been a rising issue across the Americas, with large-scale gang-related violence in 2024 particularly pronounced in both Ecuador and Haiti. This is in addition to the continued increase of organized criminal groups in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Colombia, though the problem is acute… Read more »

On Call International proudly presents its 2023/2024 Annual Global Risks Review. This timely and insightful risk intelligence publication features insights and analysis from On Call’s Global Security Team aimed at helping organizations make informed decisions about travel in the year ahead. This year’s publication not only takes a look back at critical events from 2023,… Read more »

AMERICAS From Economic Prosperity to Economic Uncertainty 2023 was a year of strong economic growth for the Western Hemisphere. Economic activity in the region was at its highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the region was able to grow at a rapid 4% rate, making it one of the fastest-growing regions… Read more »

While routine safety mitigation measures should be considered and leveraged no matter where constituents are headed, destinations designated as higher-risk environments require thorough research, planning, and preparation before an organization commits to sending its travelers to such locations. There are locations – even within developed countries – that can be recognized through a travel health… Read more »