Headlines by location | 14 Dec 2025 | Location ratings

Expect disruption on 14 December during anti-government protests in urban centres. Protesters will gather in cities across the country to denounce a law reform allowing for amnesty, which would benefit participants of the attempted coup by former president Jair Bolsonaro (in office 2019-23). On 10 December, the Chamber of Deputies approved the reform amid heightening tensions before moving forward for the Senate’s approval. Significant unrest during the gatherings is unlikely, but scuffles between protesters and the police are possible, posing incidental risks for bystanders.

Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption over the coming days in southern states. The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has issued a red warning (highest on a three-tier scale) for thunderstorms, including heavy rain, strong winds and hail, in parts of Mato Grosso do Sul, Parana and Santa Catarina states. An orange warning (middle) is also be in effect for surrounding areas of the same states, as well as Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo states. Flooding and landslides are likely, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas, potentially disrupting travel. Reconfirm the status of routes before setting out and plan journeys accordingly.

Expect localised disruption in the capital Ottawa on 14 December during a scheduled demonstration and plan journeys accordingly. Participants will gather from 17.00 (local time) at Minto Park. They are demanding local and national officials open all warming centres across Canada amid cold weather. While the event should pass off peacefully, it may disrupt nearby traffic.

Exercise caution and expect heightened security in the municipalities of Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan and Nahuala (both Solola department) over the coming days due to communal violence. According to local media, on 13 December, residents from Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan attacked residents of Nahuala. Initial reports indicate at least five people were killed, 12 injured and at least six are missing. The incident triggered protests, with residents of Nahuala blocking sections of the Pan-American Highway. The violence follows clashes on 11 December in which four members of the Guatemalan army were injured. These incidents risk further retaliatory violence in the area.

Expect disruption in urban centres during youth-led demonstrations on 14 December and plan journeys accordingly. In the capital Mexico City, participants will gather at 11.00 (local time)at El Angel de la Independencia before marching towards Palacio Nacional. This and other related demonstrations have been organised by young activists, under the slogan ‘Generation Z Mexico’, over various issues, such as perceived government corruption and insecurity. These events are liable to garner significant attendance and be accompanied by heightened security. Any ensuing disturbances, such as unruly behaviour or forcible dispersal by the police, would pose incidental risks to bystanders.

Continue to avoid the area near Hope Street in Providence (Rhode Island state) over the coming hours amid a security operation. At around 16.00 (local time) on 13 December, the police responded to reports of an active shooter at the Barus and Holley building at Brown University. The situation remains active with a shelter-in-place order in effect for the greater Brown University area. The police are searching for the suspect, and no arrests have been reported. At least two people have been killed and eight injured thus far. The authorities continue to ask people to avoid the area.