Crises place an enormous strain on the State Department’s resources as embassy personnel focus on assisting U.S. citizens affected by the crisis. Security conditions can also limit U.S. government personnels’ ability to move freely around the country. It is almost impossible for the U.S. government to provide in-country transportation service …
Dutch authorities implemented additional security measures at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the surrounding area following an unspecified terror threat signal July 30. Although the heightened security is not expected to affect flight operations, checks of all vehicles approaching the airport are causing significant traffic delays on roads to the airport.
The 2016 Olympic Games will occur Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Paralympic Games following Sept. 7-18. Tight security is in place throughout the city, concentrated primarily in four different Olympic venue areas: Barra da Tijuca, Deodoro, Maracana, and Copacabana. Road closures and restrictions are in place …