Argentina
Buenos Aires: Reconfirm flights, expect disruption on 10 June during strike by Aerolineas Argentinas pilots
Reconfirm flights and expect disruption at the capital Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza (EZE) and Jorge Newbery (AEP) international airports on 10 June due to a planned strike by unionised pilots employed by national carrier Aerolineas Argentinas. The industrial action has been organised to denounce delays in salary payments and technical failures of airplanes. The strike will start at 18.00 (all times local) until at least 02.00 on 11 June. Expect cancellations and delays to both domestic and international flights during the industrial action.
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Chile
Atacama region: Expect residual disruption following magnitude 6.4 earthquake west-south-west of Diego de Almagro
Expect residual disruption in the coming hours after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 32 miles (52km) west-south-west of Diego de Almagro (Atacama region). The tremor originated at a depth of around 48 miles (77km) at 13.15 (local time) on 6 June. Power outages are reportedly affecting at least 23,000 people in parts of Copiapo (Atacama region) and minor damage to structures has been reported. No tsunami warning was issued and no related casualties have been reported thus far. Expect aftershocks and follow all official directives.
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Colombia
Medellin: Normal movement can resume near Universidad de Antioquia following clashes
Normal movement can resume near Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin (Antioquia department) following clashes. According to local sources, the situation is under control and nearby Barranquilla Street has since reopened. Earlier on 6 June, hooded individuals vandalised the university and clashed with the police by throwing rocks and explosive devices. At least one person reportedly fired shots at officers. In response, the police used crowd control measures, including tear gas, to disperse the crowd. One injury was reported.
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United States
Washington (DC): Expect disruption during pro-life demonstration on 7 June
Expect disruption during a pro-life demonstration in the capital Washington (DC) on 7 June. Participants will gather from 11.00 (local time) at 2112 F Street North-West before marching to Lafayette Square. Clashes between demonstrators, counter-demonstrators and the police are possible. Bystanders face incidental risk in the event of any unrest.
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Oklahoma City (Oklahoma state): Expect disruption on 7 June during pro-life demonstration
Expect disruption in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma state) on 7 June during an anti-abortion ‘March for Life’ demonstration. Participants will gather from 10.30 (local time) at National Memorial before marching towards State Capitol. The event is likely to be well attended and there is potential for clashes between demonstrators, counter-demonstrators and the police. Bystanders face incidental risk in the event of any unrest.
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Urban centres: Expect disruption on 6 June during planned anti-government demonstrations
Expect disruption during planned anti-government demonstrations on 6 June in the capital Washington (DC) and other major urban centres, and plan journeys accordingly. In the capital, participants will gather from 14.00 (all times local) at the National Mall. The events are being held to denounce planned cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs by President Donald Trump’s administration. Around 20,000 people are reportedly expected to attend the Washington demonstration. While the rallies should pass off peacefully, they are liable to disrupt nearby traffic.
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Los Angeles: Expect heightened security near Federal Building over coming hours following clashes (Revised)
Expect heightened security near the Federal Building in Los Angeles (California state) over the coming hours following clashes. Late on 6 June, protesters clashed with the security forces in the area during a demonstration denouncing the government’s immigration policies. Some protesters reportedly threw projectiles at the police, who responded with crowd control measures, including tear gas. No injuries have been reported. While the crowd has largely dispersed, some individuals remain in the area. The authorities have declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and are liable to arrest those who fail to comply with dispersal orders. Abide by all official directives.
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South, Southwest: Exercise caution, expect weather-related disruption in coming days
Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption over the coming days in the South and Southwest regions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has assigned an ‘enhanced’ risk level (middle on a five-tier scale) for severe thunderstorms on 7 June in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee states. This is also in effect for parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas states on 8-9 June. Heavy rain, major hailstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes are possible. Adverse weather conditions are liable to cause short-notice transport disruption and power outages.
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