ISA Worldwide Alerts
The following alerts are to the best of ISA's knowledge gathered from direct observation, U.S. Department of State recommendations, Overseas Security Advisory Council reports, CDC and WHO guidance, and expert consultation. Information is subject to change.
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Athens
March 1, 2023
Late Tuesday night, February 28, a fatal train crash occurred outside of the city of Larissa, Greece, approximately 235 miles north of Athens. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident and advising the public to avoid the area.
All ISA students participating in the Spring 2023 program in Athens are safe and accounted for. Students have been encouraged to be in touch with their families at home. ISA will continue to monitor the situation and advise students accordingly. -
Lima and Cusco
December 19, 2022ISA has been closely following developments related to political and civil unrest in Peru after the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo on December 7th. Protests have resulted in airport closures, train cancellations, and road closures. On December 14, a 30-day State of Emergency was announced.
ISA continues to regularly review reports from our locally-based resident staff in Lima and Cusco, the US Department of State, and our private security advisors. In Cusco, the airport has reopened, and the ISA resident staff have reported that while regional demonstrations and strikes are still occurring, the situation in the city of Cusco is calm and businesses are operating normally. At this time, we do not anticipate any schedule changes to our Spring 2023 program in Cusco, which is scheduled to begin on January 27th. ISA will continue to monitor the situation very closely and provide students and our partner universities with updates accordingly.
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