JULY 2026 – W.29
"The island has a vibrant and necessary tourism industry, but water allocation during crises like this one can be unbalanced, and distribution irregular. While PRASA addresses the infrastructure, draught conditions could very well persist – have a backup plan, and be prepared to flex."
Hannah Glidden, Merrill Herzog Senior Analyst
ACTION
Boil water from unofficial sources for drinking and brushing teeth, and consider traveling with chemical purifiers or portable filters.
WHY IT MATTERS
Not all fresh water is potable, and many local areas without water tanks are dependent on government water distribution and rationing.
Water infrastructure and lack of rain have created a water shortage heavily impacting the northeast region of Puerto Rico.
The Rainless Forest
North America
Digital Identity / Privacy
Travel Disruption
Operational & Logistics
Regulatory
Health Security
Border & Entry Risk
Civil Unrest / Security
Regional Escalation
Bolting From Thunder Bay
An elevated level of wildfire activity in Canada this year is stretching government response resources.
WHY IT MATTERS
Poor air quality is expected to continue in Toronto and Thunder Bay, while some areas are under active evacuation order.
ACTION
Review evacuation orders prior to commencing travel and delay tourism activities in affected areas of Northern Ontario while the province musters evacuation resources for displaced persons.
Mexico & Central America
Digital Identity / Privacy
Travel Disruption
Operational & Logistics
Regulatory
Health Security
Border & Entry Risk
Civil Unrest / Security
Regional Escalation
Cuna des Cartels
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras have been added to the U.S. government’s organizations labeled as foreign terrorist organizations.
WHY IT MATTERS
These organizations may react with violence or chaotic celebrations to the designation, while the U.S. has made a precedent of following administrative updates like this one with use of force.
ACTION
Limit non-essential travel to and through Cuidad Juárez and Michoacán State if traveling on a US passport.
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MIDDLE EAST
Digital Identity / Privacy
Travel Disruption
Operational & Logistics
Regulatory
Health Security
Border & Entry Risk
Civil Unrest / Security
Regional Escalation
IRIS Iranic: Greater Tunb
In latest actions, key targets have been attacked in the Straight of Hormuz, Kuwait, Syria, and off the coast of Yemen.
WHY IT MATTERS
Many foreign carriers are operating at reduced capacity and combatants are seeking infrastructure targets.
ACTION
Re-route travel through nonaffected locations and away from US military bases while escalations continue.
Mexico & Central America
Digital Identity / Privacy
Travel Disruption
Operational & Logistics
Regulatory
Health Security
Border & Entry Risk
Civil Unrest / Security
Regional Escalation
Belay the Beaches
An earthquake centered in Chiapas has triggered a tsunami warning for some coasts in Guatemala and Mexico.
WHY IT MATTERS
Tsunami waves have been observed and hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts.
ACTION
Review local Tsunami warning and advisory data and avoid coast/beach areas until the tsunami potential is fully analyzed.
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