Reports

On February 25, 2026, OSAC members joined a snap call featuring Regional Security Officers (RSOs) from the Embassy and Consulates of Mexico regarding the aftermath of the Government of Mexico’s law enforcement action aga...

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul, Paktia province, and Kandahar province on February 27, 2026, at 1:50 a.m. local time. According to media reports, Pakistani aircraft remained in Afghanistan airspace and continued...

This year, Nepal will celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, on Monday, March 2 in the Kathmandu Valley and hilly districts, and on Tuesday, March 3 in the Terai districts. Expect vibrant celebrations with large crowds...

There is a demonstration taking place now, Friday, February 27, at U.S. Embassy Pretoria. While the demonstration is expected to remain peaceful, such gatherings can be unpredictable and may present safety and security...

A large-scale demonstration is expected outside Congress on February 27, 2026, starting at 11:00 am. Argentine Federal Police and Buenos Aires City Police will deploy officers and barricades to manage the event. Traffi...

Updated to reflect the authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel to leave Israel. On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the depa...

The Republic of the Congo will hold presidential elections on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Elections in general carry the potential for large gatherings and crowds. Congolese law enforcement is expected to maintain a heighten...

The U.S. Consulate General is aware of a demonstration planned for Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. opposite the Consulate. U.S. citizens near the Consulate in North Sydney should remain vigilant of their surrou...

The Government of Peru declared a State of Emergency (Level 4) due to heavy rainfall and landslides in the following regions in Peru: Amazonas, Áncash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Madr...

A mud volcano located in the Urabá region of Antioquia erupted yesterday near the municipal aqueduct treatment plant near San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia. There are no reported injuries or fatalities. The authorities have e...

OSAC reissued this Country Security Report (CSR) on February 25, 2026 following an annual review.

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for Espaillat, María Trinidad Sánchez, and Puerto Plata provinces due to strong storms and heavy rains across portions of the Dominic...

Consular Agency Salvador will be temporarily closed from February 27, 2026, through March 13, 2026. Routine American Citizen Services, including Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, passport applications, and notarial servi...

All restrictions related to the events of February 22 on U.S. government staff in Mexico have been lifted. The U.S. Embassy and all consulates in Mexico are operating normally.

Public transportation and businesses continue to return to normal operations following a law enforcement operation that took place on February 22.  U.S. citizens are no longer urged to shelter in place.

The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Lebanon on February 23, 2026, to reflect that the Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government personnel and the family members of government personnel to leave...

If traveling south from Tirana to North Macedonia or Korçë, please be aware that the primary route just past the town of Librazhd is not passable due to road conditions.

The U.S. Embassy alerts all U.S. citizens to strict wildfire prevention controls in place throughout Chile, including in national parks and wilderness areas. Controls in some regions include bans on lighting cigarettes,...

All restrictions related to the events of February 22 on U.S. government staff in Tijuana (Baja California) and Monterrey (Nuevo Leon) have been lifted. U.S. government staff in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Puerto Vallarta (Ja...

Due to road blockages and criminal activity related to security operations that took place on February 22, U.S. citizens in specific locations in Mexico are urged to shelter in place. U.S. government staff in Guadalajar...