| Rainy season begins in Brazil, flooding in Minas Gerais state
Extensive flooding in San Martin region of Peru
Heightened threat of terrorist attack in Kenya
Street protests and road blocks distrupt many parts of Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru & an increase in crime reported against travellers.
Thailand remains politically unstable despite election victory & now battling to sort out aftermath of terrible September flooding
Political continues across Middle East and North African countries. Unrest in Syria intensifies, Egypt suffering from political turmoil and relations between Iran and US get worse over renewed sanctions and international access to the Persian Gulf.
Drug related violence increases on Mexican/USA border.
India; Maoist terrorist related violence increases in certain states.
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