Dengue Fever outbreak hits parts of New Delhi, India 

Thai government declares state of emergency in 19 provinces.

Honduras - state of emergency called due to Dengue fever outbreak

Dengue fever outbraek in many parts of Brazil, coastal areas of Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras and parts of W Indies.

Drug related violence increases on Mexican/USA border.

Relations between Colombia and Venzuela are strained.

Deadly maoist attacks kills 74 policemen in India on 7th April 2010.  Maoist violence increases in certain states. 

In Bolivia and Peru there has been an increase in civil unrest

Tension rises in Kenya ahead of referendum on constitution scheduled 4 Aug 10 .  

There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also in Thailand.  Whilst islamist attacks in Thailand have occurred in the southern provinces, there is concern that a  popular tourist resorts to the north will be targeted.