Commonground
Senior Moderator
Mexico
SECURITY ALERT: LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN MICHOACAN ISSUE SECURITY ALERT
JULY 31, 2026
Event: Local security forces in the state of Michoacan have been put on alert. There are reports of roadblocks and criminal activity in the state which have the potential to escalate. A reminder for U.S. Citizens that the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan is Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
Actions to Take...https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-local-authorities-in-michoacan-issue-security-alert/
Morocco
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE IN MOROCCO – JULY 31, 2026
Event:
A migrant surge is causing significant disruptions across northern Morocco. Thousands of migrants have attempted to cross into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla by both land and sea. Travel delays and heightened security measures are expected throughout northern Morocco and the enclaves.
Key Impacts...https://ma.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-and-consulate-in-morocco-july-31-2026/
Spain
Travel Advisory
Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
Also includes areas at level 3
Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest.
Reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest.
Advisory summary... https://www.state.gov/releases/offi...l-advisory-updated-to-raise-ceuta-to-level-3/
Jordan
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Amman – August 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
@USEmbassyJordan
North Korea
Alert to Countries, Companies, and Other Entities Regarding North Korean IT Workers
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
JULY 31, 2026
This alert is jointly issued by the U.S. Department of State and Federal Bureau of Investigation; Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Cybersecurity Office, National Police Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Police Agency; Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs; Germany’s Federal Foreign Office; Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs; New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation.
North Korea relies upon a network of skilled Information Technology (IT) workers, deployed within and outside of North Korea, to obtain false identities and remotely earn income to fund North Korea’s unlawful nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
... https://www.state.gov/releases/offi...r-entities-regarding-north-korean-it-workers/
Egypt
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO – AUGUST 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
...https://eg.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-cairo-august-1-2026/
UAE
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY ABU DHABI AND U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL DUBAI – AUGUST 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
...https://ae.usembassy.gov/security-a...nd-u-s-consulate-general-dubai-august-1-2026/
SECURITY ALERT: LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN MICHOACAN ISSUE SECURITY ALERT
JULY 31, 2026
Event: Local security forces in the state of Michoacan have been put on alert. There are reports of roadblocks and criminal activity in the state which have the potential to escalate. A reminder for U.S. Citizens that the State Department’s Travel Advisory for Michoacan is Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
Actions to Take...https://mx.usembassy.gov/security-alert-local-authorities-in-michoacan-issue-security-alert/
Morocco
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATE IN MOROCCO – JULY 31, 2026
Event:
A migrant surge is causing significant disruptions across northern Morocco. Thousands of migrants have attempted to cross into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla by both land and sea. Travel delays and heightened security measures are expected throughout northern Morocco and the enclaves.
Key Impacts...https://ma.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-and-consulate-in-morocco-july-31-2026/
Spain
Travel Advisory
Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
Also includes areas at level 3
Exercise increased caution in Spain due to terrorism and unrest.
Reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest.
Advisory summary... https://www.state.gov/releases/offi...l-advisory-updated-to-raise-ceuta-to-level-3/
Jordan
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Amman – August 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
@USEmbassyJordan
North Korea
Alert to Countries, Companies, and Other Entities Regarding North Korean IT Workers
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
JULY 31, 2026
This alert is jointly issued by the U.S. Department of State and Federal Bureau of Investigation; Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Cybersecurity Office, National Police Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Police Agency; Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Global Affairs Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs; Germany’s Federal Foreign Office; Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs; New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation.
North Korea relies upon a network of skilled Information Technology (IT) workers, deployed within and outside of North Korea, to obtain false identities and remotely earn income to fund North Korea’s unlawful nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
... https://www.state.gov/releases/offi...r-entities-regarding-north-korean-it-workers/
Egypt
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO – AUGUST 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
...https://eg.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-cairo-august-1-2026/
UAE
SECURITY ALERT: U.S. EMBASSY ABU DHABI AND U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL DUBAI – AUGUST 1, 2026
Event: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.
...https://ae.usembassy.gov/security-a...nd-u-s-consulate-general-dubai-august-1-2026/