Nahualá and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá Department, Guatemala: The Guatemalan government has declared a “State of Prevention” for the next 15 days in Sololá Department in response to reported violence between the neighboring communities of Nahualá and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán. Open sources report the exchange of high-caliber automatic gunfire, including the use of RPGs, during recent skirmishes December 13 and 14. U.S. citizens should avoid this area and utilize alternate routes if traveling in and around the area, including to or from Quetzaltenango. More at ow.ly/7LSy50XK3JJ.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): The U.S. embassy alerts U.S. citizens that demonstrations are planned for Dec. 15, at multiple locations in Kinshasa. Demonstrations may escalate and become violent with little or no warning. U.S. citizens should maintain a low profile, limit unnecessary movement, and monitor local media. More: cd.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Thailand-Cambodia Border: The U.S. embassies are monitoring reports of significant escalation in the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Both sides continue to report cross-border fire, and conditions remain volatile. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the border due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. U.S. citizens residing or traveling near affected areas should follow instructions from local security services. For additional info, see full alert for both countries. Cambodia:kh.usembassy.gov/security-al… Thailand: th.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Thailand-Cambodia Border: The U.S. embassies are monitoring reports of significant escalation in the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border. On December 8, reports of artillery and small arms fire exchanges in border areas intensified. Both sides continue to report cross-border fire, and conditions remain volatile. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the Thailand-Cambodia border due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. For more info see full alerts for each country. Thailand: th.usembassy.gov/security-al… Cambodia: kh.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Japan: A magnitude 7.6 quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for Japan’s Pacific coast regions of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and parts of Hokkaido Prefecture.  Tsunami alerts have been issued for other regions in Northern Japan, including Fukushima Prefecture and Eastern Hokkaido. Please follow all guidance from local authorities. For more information: jp.usembassy.gov/alert-japan…

Military activity is occurring in Cotonou, Benin today, December 7, following an attempted coup. Reports include gunfire, explosions, road closures, and restricted airport operations. U.S. Embassy Cotonou is suspending all routine consular appointments scheduled for Monday, December 8. U.S. citizens should shelter in place, avoid crowds and government buildings, and monitor local media for updates. More: bj.usembassy.gov/alert-for-u…

Venezuela: The Travel Advisory for Venezuela remains at Level 4, Do Not Travel. Americans are advised not to travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.  All U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately. Read the full Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov/content/tra…

Guinea-Bissau: The U.S. Embassy in Senegal has received reports that President Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau had been arrested and that the airport in Bissau has been closed. The embassy has also received reports that land borders have been closed until further notice. Security forces have reportedly implemented a curfew in the city of Bissau starting at 19h00 on November 26, 2025. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Senegal has received reports of military checkpoints throughout the city of Bissau and that security forces have deployed tear gas in the city. A continuation of the sporadic gunfire that was reported earlier in the day in Bissau cannot be ruled out. There is no U.S. embassy in Guinea-Bissau, and all U.S. consular services for Guinea-Bissau are managed at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. More at gw.usmission.gov/category/al….

Costa Rica: The U.S. embassy is aware of recent property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies that have impacted foreigners in Costa Rica, including U.S. citizens. Criminal gangs have targeted foreign-owned businesses and residences for crimes that included robberies, break-ins, and extortion. Criminal gangs have targeted foreign residents and travelers, forcing them to withdraw large sums of cash from ATMs or to make bank transfers. Tourists have reported break-ins and armed robberies at Airbnbs and other rental properties. Report all incidents to Costa Rica’s investigatory police (Organismo de Investigación Judicial or OIJ), see: sitiooij.poder-judicial.go.c… for contact information and locations. Verify the identity of local authorities that approach you, request to see their ID, and if you have concerns, go to the closest OIJ office. See our full alert for actions to take if you own a residence or business in Costa Rica or if you are visiting. cr.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Haiti: Sunrise Airlines has suspended flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, due to a recent shooting involving a Sunrise plane. Violence and gang -related activity is limiting travel along major highways that connect Port-au-Prince with other areas of the country. Travel into and out of Port-au-Prince is increasingly dangerous. The U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory for Haiti is Level Four: Do Not Travel. The U.S. embassy advises all U.S. citizens currently in Haiti to leave as soon as they feel safe to do so. More: ht.usembassy.gov/security-al…

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. We assign Level 4 based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help Americans there. These places are dangerous, and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for the following countries are currently Level 4 - Do Not Travel: ⛔Afghanistan ⛔Belarus ⛔Burkina Faso ⛔Burma ⛔Central African Republic (CAR) ⛔Haiti ⛔Iran ⛔Iraq ⛔Lebanon ⛔Libya ⛔Mali ⛔Niger ⛔North Korea ⛔Russia ⛔Somalia ⛔South Sudan ⛔Sudan ⛔Syria ⛔Ukraine ⛔Venezuela ⛔Yemen Find the travel advisory for your destination at travel.state.gov/destination

India: On Nov. 10, a car exploded near the Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station in central Delhi, India, with local media reporting multiple casualties. While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert. More: in.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Flights from Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport) Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide updates on Facebook (@MBJAirport). We strongly recommend only traveling to the airport during daytime hours. Be Prepared Travelers may be required to wait outside Sangster Airport for their flights where entry may not be permitted until boarding time. U.S. citizens are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure due to high temperatures and limited shade, which may pose health risks. Flights from Kingston (Norman Manley International Airport) Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport is open for commercial operations. If you are unable to secure a departure from Montego Bay’s airport, you may be able to find a flight out of Kingston instead. Private transportation is available from Montego Bay to Kingston. Exercise caution if you choose to travel by land. We strongly recommend only traveling during daytime hours. If you travel to Kingston without a confirmed flight, plan to make hotel arrangements until you have a confirmed departure. There are multiple private overland transportation options available from Montego Bay to Kingston and/or Ocho Rios, including: - Jamaica Taxi: 876-810-6056 - Knutsford Express: 876-953-9847 - Jamaica Exquisite Transfer and Tour: 954-832-2317 - Sunny Tours Jamaica: 876-454-5831 If you are unable to depart on a commercial flight and need assistance, please contact the U.S. Department of State using the contact information listed at the end of this message. If you are staying in Jamaica: Please ensure you are registered online in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for updates from the U.S. Embassy in Kingston and maintain contact with your resort for any needs that you have. Actions to Take:  - Monitor the local news for updates. - If staying at a resort, continue to follow their guidance. - Monitor ODPEM: odpem.org.jm/shelters/ odpem.org.jm/hurricanes/ - Local Emergency Numbers: Police: 119, Fire and Ambulance: 110, Hurricane update: 116, and Jamaica Red Cross: +1-876-984-7860 Assistance: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica +1-876-702-6000 [email protected] jm.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands George Town, KY1-1010 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands +345-945-8173 [email protected] State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Jamaica Country Information Cayman Island Country Information Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates. Follow us on X (Twitter),  Instagram, and Facebook More at jm.usembassy.gov/natural-dis….

Vietnam: The storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam Nov. 6 into the morning of Nov. 7. Coastal areas may suffer large waves and storm surge in addition to high winds. Residents should expect continued risk of flash floods and landslides. Find emergency contact info at: vn.usembassy.gov/typhoon-kal… Philippines (Visayas and Regions of MIMAROPA, and CARAGA): We are monitoring the continued impacts of the storm and continue to work with Local Government Units to assist U.S. citizens affected by the typhoon. Concerned family members and friends may seek direct assistance from the Local Government Units. For a full list see: ph.usembassy.gov/weather-ale…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica: On November 4, the U.S. government will run a bus for U.S. citizens that will depart from the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to the Pegasys Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The bus will depart at 12 p.m. on November 4. The U.S. Government is not planning additional buses at this time, so you will need to make your own travel arrangements after this shuttle departs Montego Bay. Please email [email protected] no later than 10 p.m. ET on November 3, to RSVP for each member of your party with name, date of birth, and citizenship status. Further details on the bus are below. Flights from Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport)  Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for limited commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport, to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide updates on Facebook (@MBJAirport). We strongly recommend only traveling during daytime hours.  Be Prepared U.S. citizens waiting outside Sangster Airport for their flights, where reported entry is not permitted until boarding time, are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure due to high temperatures and limited shade, which may pose health risks. Flights from Kingston (Norman Manley International Airport)  Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport is open for commercial operations. If you are in the Montego Bay area, you may be able to find a flight out of Kingston instead. Private transportation is available to get from Montego Bay to Kingston. Exercise caution if you choose to travel by land.  We strongly recommend only traveling during daytime hours.    If you travel to Kingston without a confirmed flight, plan to make hotel arrangements until you have a confirmed departure. There are multiple private transportation options over land from Montego Bay to Kingston and/or Ocho Rios available, including:  Jamaica Taxi: 876-810-6056  Knutsford Express: 876-953-9847  Jamaica Exquisite Transfer and Tour: 954-832-2317  Sunny Tours Jamaica: 876-454-5831  If you are unable to depart on a commercial flight and need assistance, please contact the U.S. Department of State using the contact information listed at the end of this message. U.S. GOVERNMENT BUS TO PEGASUS HOTEL IN KINGSTON, JAMAICA On November 4, 2025, the U.S. government will run a bus for U.S. Citizens that will depart from the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which is located at Whitter Village, 1091 Morgan Road, Montego Bay, Jamaica. The exact amount that passengers will be billed to reimburse the cost of travel cannot be determined with certainty at this time. However, the amount a passenger will be billed will not exceed the estimated amount of the travel from Montego Bay to Kingston of $23. If you are transported by bus, you have the option to stay at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, where space has been set aside in the ballroom for you to take shelter. Please note that individual hotel rooms will not be provided, and the convention center is currently being used as a shelter. We plan to provide chairs and cots for your comfort. However, if you prefer to stay elsewhere, you may make your own reservations at any of the hotels in Kingston that currently have room availability. Please email [email protected] no later than 10:00 p.m. ET on November 3, 2025, and provide the following for each of the passengers in your group: 1. Name, 2. Citizenship, and 3. Date of birth After you have emailed [email protected], please pack and prepare to be at the U.S. Consular Agency no later than 11 a.m. on November 4, 2025. The bus will depart at 12 p.m. on November 4, 2025. The U.S. Government is not planning additional buses at this time so you will need to make your own travel arrangements after this shuttle departs Montego Bay. Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica and the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, Jamaica have cancelled all routine American Citizens Services (ACS) and visa appointments the week of November 3, 2025, in order assist with this effort. If you are staying in Jamaica:   Please ensure you are registered in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  for updates from the U.S. Embassy in Kingston and maintain contact with your resort for any needs that you have.  Actions to Take:   Monitor the local news for updates.  If staying at a resort, continue to follow their guidance.  Monitor ODPEM:  odpem.org.jm/shelters/    odpem.org.jm/hurricanes/    Local Emergency Numbers: Police: 119, Fire and Ambulance: 110, Hurricane update: 116, and Jamaica Red Cross: +1-876-984-7860  More at jm.usembassy.gov/natural-dis….

Ukraine: Due to recent attacks from Russian missiles and drones hitting Ukraine’s critical civilian and energy infrastructure, the U.S. embassy urges U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution. These attacks may result in power outages, loss of heating, and disruption of municipal services. Follow government alerts regarding air attacks and monitor a reliable “air alert” app on your mobile phone. Abide by curfews and quickly follow instructions and seek shelter during air alerts. The Department continues to advise U.S. citizens not to travel to Ukraine. More: ua.usembassy.gov/security-al…

Hurricane Melissa | JAMAICA: Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for limited commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport, to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide updates on Facebook (@MBJAirport). Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport is open for commercial operations. If you are in the Montego Bay area, you may be able to find a flight out of Kingston instead. Private transportation is available to get from Montego Bay to Kingston. Exercise caution if you choose to travel by land.  We strongly recommend only traveling during daytime hours.   If you travel to Kingston without a confirmed flight, plan to make hotel arrangements until you have a confirmed departure. More: jm.usembassy.gov/weather-ale…

Afghanistan: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern provinces of Balkh and Samangan on Nov. 3. All inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by the earthquake should be directed to [email protected]. The Travel Advisory for Afghanistan  remains at Level 4 “Do Not Travel” due to the risk of civil unrest, crime, terrorism, wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities. The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is very limited. More: af.usembassy.gov/natural-dis…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Authorities continue to survey the extensive damage across the island. U.S. citizens are advised to remain cautious. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios are open for commercial flights. Montego Bay Airport remains closed. Individuals have reported traveling overland from Montego Bay to Kingston using private transportation.  Exercise caution if you choose to travel. U.S. Embassy in Kingston will resume normal ACS and visa operations on Nov. 3. Applicants should attend their appointments as originally scheduled. For assistance, email [email protected] or call: 1-888-407-4747 from US & Canada or +1-202-501-4444 from overseas. More: jm.usembassy.gov/weather-ale…

Niger: The Travel Advisory for Niger increased to Level 4 – Do Not Travel. Do not travel for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. The Department of State has authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in Niger due to safety risks. Read the full advisory at: travel.state.gov/content/tra…