Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Brazil as Amazon Forest Fire Continues
Published August 25, 2019 at 9:15 pm
Canadians planning to travel to Brazil may want to postpone their visit until further notice.
The Canadian government has recently issued a travel advisory for Brazil, stating that visitors to the South American country should exercise a high degree of caution.
The advisory cites the ongoing Amazon rainforest fires as a safety hazard under “Natural disasters and climate.”
“Severe wildfires are affecting the Amazon rainforest. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency in the state of Amazonas,” the advisory reports.
#Brazil: Severe wildfires are affecting the Amazon rainforest. A state of emergency was declared in the state of #Amazonas. Air quality is affected in various regions, including #SãoPaulo. Follow the instructions of local authorities. https://t.co/Ym5gHhLFdb
— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) August 23, 2019
“Air quality is affected in various regions throughout the country, including in São Paulo. This may have an impact on people suffering from respiratory ailments.”
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Aside from the fire, the advisory also continues to suggest that travellers should exercise caution in Brazil due to high crime rates and regular incidents of gang-related and other violence in urban areas.
Residents who have travelled to Brazil are advised to exercise a high degree of caution at all times, monitor local media, and follow the instructions of local authorities.
For more information on all current travel advisories, click here.
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