Jan 10 -  Political unrest increase in Nepal - demonstrations by Maoist activists. 

Heavy rain causes flooding in Sao Paulo, Brazil  and many parts of Peru including the Cusco area.

Mar 2010 - Dengue fever outbraek in many parts of Brazil and coastal areas of Ecuador.

11 Nov 09 - outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis kills over 60 in NE India, travellers suggested to have innoculation.  

Drug related violence increases on Mexican/USA border.

Relations between Colombia and Venzuela get worse, Chavez tells army to prepare for war.

In Bolivia and Peru there has been an increase in civil unrest, travellers should avoid street protests. In Peru, the Shining Path has begun a terrrorist campaign against the security forces. 

Political instablity set to continue in Thailand. Threat of terrorism in southern Thailand increases. 

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.