Larry Habegger

Haiti: The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning March 12, cautioning tourists to avoid the country because the local emergency response infrastructure remains weak four years after a massive...

Guatemala: Tourist activities were suspended when the Pacaya volcano erupted Monday 20 miles from popular tourist town Antigua. Pacaya spewed lava and shot smoke and ash more than 2 miles...

French Polynesia: About 400 cases of Zika fever have been confirmed, and nearly 8,300 more cases are suspected. The mosquito-borne illness has spread throughout the region, with cases reported on...

Venezuela: Protests erupted in Caracas Feb 18., after anti-government opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez was arrested on charges of inciting unrest and encouraging violence against the government. Tens of thousands of...

Caribbean: Officials reported the Western Hemisphere's first cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus common in parts of Africa and Asia. The first reported case was in St. Martin, but the...

Mexico: For decades, travelers and locals alike have avoided drinking Mexico City's water, with most opting to purchase bottled water instead of risking so-called Montezuma's revenge, a gastrointestinal ailment. Officials...

Spain: Extensive security checks at the border have dampened travel between Spain and British-ruled Gibraltar. The Spanish customs checks at the border crossing caused traffic delays as long as eight...

Argentina: For a second time this season, tourists were attacked by carnivorous fish in the Parana River. The Jan. 18 attack was at the same location as the previous incident...

Costa Rica: Officials announced a new immigration law that will place restrictions on 90-day visa renewals. As of March 1, travelers will not be allowed to renew visas by exiting...

South Africa: Two British tourists were attacked by a male elephant in Kruger National Park Dec. 30. The pair had been filming the elephant from their car when it charged...