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Guinea-Bissau: The U.S. Embassy in Senegal has received reports that President Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau had been arrested and that the airport in Bissau has been closed. The embassy has also received reports that land borders have been closed until further notice.…

On behalf of OSAC, we wish everyone a safe, warm, and meaningful #Thanksgiving.

Costa Rica: The U.S. embassy is aware of recent property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies that have impacted foreigners in Costa Rica, including U.S. citizens. Criminal gangs have targeted foreign-owned businesses and residences for crimes that included robberies,…

Haiti: Sunrise Airlines has suspended flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, due to a recent shooting involving a Sunrise plane. Violence and gang -related activity is limiting travel along major highways that connect Port-au-Prince with other areas of the country. Travel into…

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. We assign Level 4 based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help Americans there. These places are dangerous, and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel…

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We’re live from the “Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Navigating New Security and Compliance Challenges” panel at the 2025 OSAC Annual Briefing! #OSACweek2025 #Securityweek #GlobalSecurity

The 2025 OSAC Annual Briefing is officially underway! Stay tuned for real-time updates and don’t forget to share your favorite moments from #OSACweek2025! #SecurityWeek #PublicPrivatePartnership

Welcome to #OSACweek2025! We're less than 48 hours away from the OSAC Annual Briefing and we’re excited to see all of you who will be attending in-person. Thank you for being part of over 34,000+ members helping us celebrate four decades of OSAC’s mission. Please take a moment…

Just 5 days away from the OSAC Annual Briefing! On November 19, public and private security leaders from around the world will gather to share insights and strengthen bonds for the protection of U.S. interests around the world. For the first time ever we'll be offering official…

India: On Nov. 10, a car exploded near the Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station in central Delhi, India, with local media reporting multiple casualties. While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert.…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Flights from Montego Bay (Sangster International Airport) Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport to prevent unnecessary congestion.…

Vietnam: The storm is expected to make landfall in Vietnam Nov. 6 into the morning of Nov. 7. Coastal areas may suffer large waves and storm surge in addition to high winds. Residents should expect continued risk of flash floods and landslides. Find emergency contact info at:…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica: On November 4, the U.S. government will run a bus for U.S. citizens that will depart from the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to the Pegasys Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The bus will depart at 12 p.m. on November 4. The U.S. Government is…

Ukraine: Due to recent attacks from Russian missiles and drones hitting Ukraine’s critical civilian and energy infrastructure, the U.S. embassy urges U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution. These attacks may result in power outages, loss of heating, and disruption of…

Hurricane Melissa | JAMAICA: Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport is open for limited commercial operations. Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to any airport, to prevent unnecessary congestion. Montego Bay Airport officials continue to provide…

Afghanistan: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the northern provinces of Balkh and Samangan on Nov. 3. All inquiries regarding U.S. citizens affected by the earthquake should be directed to [email protected]. The Travel Advisory for Afghanistan  remains at Level 4…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Authorities continue to survey the extensive damage across the island. U.S. citizens are advised to remain cautious. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios are open for commercial flights.…

Niger: The Travel Advisory for Niger increased to Level 4 – Do Not Travel. Do not travel for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. The Department of State has authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in Niger due to…

Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica: Authorities continue to survey the extensive damage across the island. Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios are expected to open for commercial operations October 30, 2025 at 7:00am. The…