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AMERICAS Navigating Cartel-Controlled Areas: Risks and Precautions Organized crime has long shaped Mexico’s security landscape. Positioned between the world’s largest drug market, the United States, and the major drug-producing regions of South America, Mexico has become a strategic hub for producing, transporting, and distributing illicit substances such as fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Many cartels began… Read more »

AMERICAS From Beaches to Highlands: Dengue Crisis Spreads Across Latin America As Latin America enters its tropical season, a surge in dengue fever threatens to evolve into a regional health crisis. The 2025 outbreak, driven by climate shifts, urban overcrowding, and strained infrastructure. The spread of dengue beyond traditional hotspots is reshaping mobility and medical… Read more »

We’re preparing for the busy summer travel season with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Summer 2025 e-newsletter. Each quarter, subscribers of On Call’s e-newsletter, TRM: Today, will receive news, information, and resources to set them and their travelers up for success through the rest of this season (and… Read more »

By Rob Grant, Global Security Services Manager The surge in global travel in recent years has been met with a wave of digital risks that can be easily overlooked. While many travelers are savvy when it comes to packing, planning, and personal safety, their digital behavior—what they post, swipe, or download abroad—can just as easily… Read more »

AMERICAS  Bolivia’s Election Crisis: Bans and Betrayals With Bolivia’s general election on the horizon in August, the country’s political landscape is fracturing at a critical juncture. The ruling Movement Towards Socialism (MAS), once unified under a leftist populist platform, is now split between supporters of President Luis Arce and those of former President Evo Morales…. Read more »

At On Call International, we partner with organizations to help ensure *all* of their travelers feel safe, informed, and supported—wherever their journeys takes them. In recognition of Pride Month, we’re sharing our LGBTQ+ Traveler Safety Checklist, developed by our Global Security Team to help address potential legal, cultural, and other safety-related concerns your LGBTQ+ travelers… Read more »

Traveling as a member of the LGBTQ+ community comes with unique challenges—and these challenges vary widely from country to country. Safety and acceptance of LGBTQ+ 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  Panama’s Passage: Protests, Power, and Pursuit of Pacific Primacy An unexpected strategic development of the Trump administration is its framing of relations with other Western Hemisphere neighbors, including the threat to regain control of the Panama Canal. As a result, anti-American sentiment and a sharp rise in instability risk are changing the security and… Read more »

AMERICAS  The Switzerland of Central America No More: Organized Crime and Rising Insecurity in Costa Rica In the past five years, Costa Rica has been undergoing a quiet transformation. The idyllic Central American nation known for its clean beaches, pristine jungles, and political stability has been the go-to destination for many travelers looking to experience… Read more »

AMERICAS  Cryptocurrencies Adoption in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges In February 2024, President of Argentina, Javier Milei, publicly promoted the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token, claiming that it would provide stability for Argentina in the face of inflationary and economic turmoil. Shortly after the president advocated for the token, the value of $LIBRA rose from $0.000001 to… Read more »