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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 »

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 »

  We’re heading into Spring with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Spring 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 beyond!). Our… Read more »

The field of travel risk management continues to adapt as traveler behavior, organizational policies, and global dynamics evolve. With the demand for travel steadily increasing, an effective travel risk management strategy is critical to ensuring the health, safety and well-being for your travelers. Below, we examine the key trends shaping the industry today. 1. Increased… Read more »

AMERICAS  Potential Economic and Political Challenges In 2024, Latin America faced significant economic and political challenges, reflected in a growth rate of 1.9%, the lowest among global regions. Political instability was a major concern with several countries in the region holding elections with varying degrees of success. Typically stable countries like Ecuador and Costa Rica… Read more »

On Call International proudly presents its 2024/2025 Annual Global Risks Review. This comprehensive and insightful publication features expert risk intelligence and analysis from On Call’s Global Security Team, as well as contributions from our medical and operational experts, aimed at helping organizations to stay informed and ahead of the curve in the coming year. This… Read more »

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped global spending habits in unexpected ways. With international travel restricted, many individuals, particularly in higher-income brackets, found themselves with excess disposable income. One sector to benefit dramatically was the luxury goods market, specifically high-end watches, jewelry, and handbags. This surge expanded the audience for luxury accessories well beyond seasoned collectors. Influencers,… Read more »