Reports

This explainer seeks to clarify the role and services provided by American Citizen Services (ACS) for OSAC member organizations operating in Italy during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A demonstration is planned at the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, January 13 at 2:30 p.m. We advise U.S. citizens to remain vigilant if in the area.

A demonstration is expected to take place on January 13, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in front of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution. Even demo...

Protests across Iran are escalating and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. The Governme...

A demonstration is expected to take place on January 12, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM.

U.S. citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran via Azerbaijan should be aware that entry into Azerbaijan from Iran has been restricted for U.S. citizens during periods of heightened tension, such as the June 2025 confl...

There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated.

In line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, as of January 1, 2026, the United States is partially suspending visa issuance for nationals of Malawi, with limited exceptions. Nationals of Malawi may still submit visa app...

On January 3, U.S. joint military and law enforcement captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. The arrest led to a transition of power to former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, maintaining much of the reg...

Due to inclement weather including snow, the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulate General will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. If you are a U.S. citizen with an after-hours emergency, please cont...

The security situation in Venezuela remains fluid. The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Venezuela, reiterating warnings against travel to Venezuela dating to 2019. As international...

The U.S. Embassy is aware of a planned demonstration to be held on Wildey Road, near the Embassy on Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. The Embassy is closed for routine business on the weekends. While the demonstration...

An afternoon protest is planned in Bogota on January 9, 2026, starting at approximately 4 p.m. The protest is likely to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy. Protests could also affect other areas of the city...

This Travel Advisory reflects updates in U.S. Embassy Bamako’s posture as of January 9, 2026. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State ordered non-emergency employees and family members to leave Mali due to safety r...

This report examines transit between the four Milano Cortina clusters, and the risks to private-sector organizations preparing to travel during the 2026 Olympic Games.

The 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will take place January 19-23 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting draws between 2,000-3,000 participants from government, media, non-governmental organizations, ac...

Protests in Iran are widespread and continue to escalate. Exercise increased caution. Protests can turn violent, leading to arrests and injuries. There is increased security, road closures, disruptions to public transpor...

A protest is scheduled to take place Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the U.S. Embassy in San José, in front of Centro Comercial del Oeste, Calle 98 Vía 104, Pavas. The group intends to protest “Trump out of...

On January 10, 2026, the Government of Nicaragua plans to hold marches and events to celebrate the 19th anniversary of Daniel Ortega’s return to power. It is expected that the government will host an evening event at Pla...

The U.S. Mission to Somalia launched a WhatsApp channel for U.S. citizen alerts. Messages posted to the channel are specifically to provide timely and important safety and security information to U.S. citizens residing i...