The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Brazil travel advice on 29 September 2026, adding information about elections on 4 October and political events. The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to certain river areas in western Amazonas State. Brazil's general election first round is on 4 October, the second round is scheduled for 25 October, and the presidential inauguration will be held in Brasília on 5 January.
The U.S. Department of State updated its Uganda travel advisory, keeping it at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' with no change to risk indicators. It notes violent crime is a real danger, including armed robbery, home invasion and sexual assault, more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region and along western and northern borders. Terrorist groups have targeted religious venues, schools, government buildings, police stations, transportation hubs and areas visited by tourists, including national parks. Protests can occur with little warning, and national elections are set for January 15, 2026. The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, applies to visitors and resi…