| The rainy season begins in Brazil, flooding reported in Minas Gerais state.
Extensive flooding in San Martin region of Peru.
Risk of terrorist attack in Kenya, threat increased due to military incursions into Somolia
Civil unrest continues to occur across many parts of Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Bolivia, largely due to worsening economic conditions.
Political unrest expected to continue across many countries in the North Africa & the Middle East. The FCO is advising against all travel to Syria as unrest and possible open civil war is likely to continue for many months. US/Iran relations decline as tensions increase over access to Persian Gulf.
Increased Maoist terrorist attacks in India.
Dramatic increase in drug related violence in northern Mexico/border with the USA since beginning of 2010.
There remains a significant threat from terrorist attacks in Indonesia and also in southern Thailand.
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