Canada, US, UK Issue Travel Advisories for Spain, Mexico, Latin America

In August 2025, Canada issued a travel advisory for Spain due to widespread wildfires affecting central and northwestern provinces, warning travelers to exercise high caution amid evacuation orders, road closures, and poor air quality. Similarly, the UK Foreign Office updated travel alerts for multiple countries including Mexico, Brazil, and Costa Rica, citing rising security risks, severe weather disruptions, and health concerns, with specific advisories against all but essential travel to certain regions like Baja California. The U.S. State Department raised Mexico's travel advisory to Level 2, warning of terrorism, violent crime, and kidnapping risks, while maintaining Level 4 “Do Not Travel” status for six states with extreme violence. Despite these warnings, Mexico's tourism industry saw growth in 2024, with popular destinations like Cancun and Mexico City remaining relatively safe for most tourists who are urged to stay vigilant. Travelers to both Spain and Mexico are encouraged to register with their respective government services for real-time updates and to closely follow local authority instructions. Overall, these advisories reflect escalating safety concerns driven by natural disasters and criminal violence impacting travel plans in popular destinations.