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U.S. Embassy Havana Issues Security Alert on Cuba Nationwide Electrical Grid Collapse
HAVANA — As of 10:43 p.m. EST on August 2, Cuba experienced a total power failure due to a collapse of its electrical grid, according to a U.S. Embassy Havana security alert published August 3, as well as a statement by the Cuban Electric Union on the same day.
The embassy stated that Cuban state-run media reported the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power as unknown. All U.S. citizens in Cuba or planning to travel to Cuba should be aware and plan accordingly. There are reports of cellphone and internet outages.
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- 23.1598, -82.3385 (South America)
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- Aug 12, 3:03 PM UTC
U.S. Raises Ceuta to Level 3 as Migrant Arrivals Trigger Spanish Military Deployment
CEUTA, SPAIN — The U.S. Department of State on August 1 updated its Travel Advisory for Spain, raising Ceuta to Level 3 - Reconsider Travel due to unrest.
The overall advisory for Spain remains Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism and unrest. No subsequent U.S. Embassy Madrid or State Department revision to that Level 3 rating has been issued.
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- 35.8884, -5.3041 (Europe)
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- Aug 12, 3:02 AM UTC
State Department Issues Middle East Travel Caution as Iranian State Media Claims Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State on August 1 advised Americans currently in the Middle East to exercise caution and heightened vigilance and to prepare for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions.
Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes.
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- 31.1667, 36.9416 (Middle East)
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- Aug 12, 8:24 AM UTC
U.S. Embassy Alerts on Michoacan Security Forces Elevated Over Roadblock Reports
MEXICO — On July 31, the U.S. Mission to Mexico stated that local security forces in the state of Michoacan have been put on alert due to reports of roadblocks and criminal activity in the state which have the potential to escalate.
The Mission reminded U.S. citizens that the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
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- 19.6546, -101.2624 (North America)
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- Aug 12, 4:47 AM UTC
U.S. Embassy Amman Reschedules Consular Appointments Under Ordered Departure
JORDAN — The U.S. Embassy in Amman stated on Wednesday that it is rescheduling some routine consular-related appointments out of an abundance of caution given continuing regional tensions, while remaining on ordered departure status since March 2.
The embassy reminded U.S. citizens that Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including hotels, airports, diplomatic facilities, and other civilian locations.
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- 31.1667, 36.9416 (Middle East)
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- Aug 11, 5:36 PM UTC
U.S. Issues Worldwide Caution on Iran Conflict and Risks to American Interests
MIDDLE EAST — The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution on July 18 advising Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution due to heightened tensions.
The alert states that the security environment remains complex with potential for unforeseen escalation, that U.S. diplomatic facilities including those outside the Middle East have been targeted, and that groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world.
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- 26.5660, 56.2500 (Middle East)
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- Aug 12, 12:01 AM UTC
Cuba Total Power Failure Prompts Embassy Security Alert for U.S. Citizens
CUBA — Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed on July 6, producing a total power failure across the country that began at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, the U.S. Embassy in Havana stated in its security alert.
The U.S. Embassy alert stated that Cuban state media reported the reason for the collapse and any timeline for restoring power remained unknown at the time the alert was issued.
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- 23.1598, -82.3385
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- Aug 12, 8:47 AM UTC
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