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Nahualá and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá Department, Guatemala: The Guatemalan government has declared a “State of Prevention” for the next 15 days in Sololá Department in response to reported violence between the neighboring communities of Nahualá and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán. Open sources report the exchange of high-caliber automatic gunfire, including the use of RPGs, during recent skirmishes December 13 and 14. U.S. citizens should avoid this area and utilize alternate routes if traveling in and around the area, including to or from Quetzaltenango. More at ow.ly/7LSy50XK3JJ.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): The U.S. embassy alerts U.S. citizens that demonstrations are planned for Dec. 15, at multiple locations in Kinshasa. Demonstrations may escalate and become violent with little or no warning. U.S. citizens should maintain a low profile, limit unnecessary movement, and monitor local media. More: cd.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Honoring Secretary George P. Shultz on what would have been his 105th birthday. In 1985, amid a global escalation of hijackings, kidnappings, and devastating terrorist attacks, he founded OSAC to create a stronger bond between the U.S. public and private sectors operating worldwide. This enabled a critical security information exchange and enhanced crisis response that continues to help keep U.S. interests safe today. Thank you, Secretary Shultz, for your foresight and enduring legacy.

Thailand-Cambodia Border: The U.S. embassies are monitoring reports of significant escalation in the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Both sides continue to report cross-border fire, and conditions remain volatile. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the border due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. U.S. citizens residing or traveling near affected areas should follow instructions from local security services. For additional info, see full alert for both countries. Cambodia:kh.usembassy.gov/security-alert… Thailand: th.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Thailand-Cambodia Border: The U.S. embassies are monitoring reports of significant escalation in the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border. On December 8, reports of artillery and small arms fire exchanges in border areas intensified. Both sides continue to report cross-border fire, and conditions remain volatile. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 kilometers of the Thailand-Cambodia border due to active hostilities and the unpredictable security situation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services in affected provinces. For more info see full alerts for each country. Thailand: th.usembassy.gov/security-alert… Cambodia: kh.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Last month, the OSAC Board and Program Office convened at Boeing headquarters in Arlington, VA to review subcommittee accomplishments, strategic priorities, and align on goals for 2026. The session also included critical program updates and an open dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration across our global security community. We are grateful for the continued partnership and leadership of our Board members, whose expertise and engagement help drive OSAC’s mission forward. Special thanks to @Boeing for generously hosting us. Link to photo album: osac.canto.com/b/LASVP #OSACweek2025 #SecurityWeek #OSACboard #PublicPrivatePartnership

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Japan: A magnitude 7.6 quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for Japan’s Pacific coast regions of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and parts of Hokkaido Prefecture.  Tsunami alerts have been issued for other regions in Northern Japan, including Fukushima Prefecture and Eastern Hokkaido. Please follow all guidance from local authorities. For more information: jp.usembassy.gov/alert-japan-ea…

Military activity is occurring in Cotonou, Benin today, December 7, following an attempted coup. Reports include gunfire, explosions, road closures, and restricted airport operations. U.S. Embassy Cotonou is suspending all routine consular appointments scheduled for Monday, December 8. U.S. citizens should shelter in place, avoid crowds and government buildings, and monitor local media for updates. More: bj.usembassy.gov/alert-for-u-s-…

Celebrating 40 years of OSAC, this year’s Annual Briefing brought together nearly 1,400 security professionals from U.S. organizations operating worldwide at @amazon HQ2 in Arlington, VA. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine and Assistant Secretary of State for @StateDeptDSS Todd Wilcox provided keynote remarks and personally congratulated this year’s OSAC Award winners. Panels and presentations focused on regional conflicts, insider threats, cybersecurity, AI, aviation, travel safety, major events security, and more. We’re grateful to the OSAC Common Interest Committee and Country Chapter leaders, private sector heads of industry, and many RSOs, military, and interagency specialists for sharing their collective expertise. And to all OSAC members whose engagement at this event and throughout the year is helping to keep America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Download and share photos at the link using #OSACweek2025. We look forward to welcoming you back next November! osac.canto.com/b/T42AO

Venezuela: The Travel Advisory for Venezuela remains at Level 4, Do Not Travel. Americans are advised not to travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.  All U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in Venezuela are strongly advised to depart immediately. Read the full Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov/content/travel…

“As Chief Security Officer of American Airlines and an OSAC Board member, I’ve seen firsthand the power of public-private collaboration. OSAC’s global network and intelligence sharing are vital to protecting our customers, people, and operations worldwide. It’s an indispensable resource for any organization navigating today’s complex security landscape.” Thanks to Gary Tomasulo, OSAC Board Member and Chief Security Officer at @AmericanAir, for joining us in celebrating OSAC’s 40th Anniversary by highlighting the ways OSAC has supported U.S. interests worldwide. #OSAC40

OSAC China members, register now for the in-person Country Chapter Meeting taking place December 11 in Shanghai China. Discussions and presentations will cover China’s evolving privacy and data-protection framework, an area of increasing strategic significance for organizations operating in the region. This event is open only to OSAC China members. Register here: osac.gov/Content/Event/… #OSACchina #GlobalSecurity

Guinea-Bissau: The U.S. Embassy in Senegal has received reports that President Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau had been arrested and that the airport in Bissau has been closed. The embassy has also received reports that land borders have been closed until further notice. Security forces have reportedly implemented a curfew in the city of Bissau starting at 19h00 on November 26, 2025. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy in Senegal has received reports of military checkpoints throughout the city of Bissau and that security forces have deployed tear gas in the city. A continuation of the sporadic gunfire that was reported earlier in the day in Bissau cannot be ruled out. There is no U.S. embassy in Guinea-Bissau, and all U.S. consular services for Guinea-Bissau are managed at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. More at gw.usmission.gov/category/alert/.

On behalf of OSAC, we wish everyone a safe, warm, and meaningful #Thanksgiving.

Costa Rica: The U.S. embassy is aware of recent property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies that have impacted foreigners in Costa Rica, including U.S. citizens. Criminal gangs have targeted foreign-owned businesses and residences for crimes that included robberies, break-ins, and extortion. Criminal gangs have targeted foreign residents and travelers, forcing them to withdraw large sums of cash from ATMs or to make bank transfers. Tourists have reported break-ins and armed robberies at Airbnbs and other rental properties. Report all incidents to Costa Rica’s investigatory police (Organismo de Investigación Judicial or OIJ), see: sitiooij.poder-judicial.go.cr for contact information and locations. Verify the identity of local authorities that approach you, request to see their ID, and if you have concerns, go to the closest OIJ office. See our full alert for actions to take if you own a residence or business in Costa Rica or if you are visiting. cr.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Haiti: Sunrise Airlines has suspended flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, due to a recent shooting involving a Sunrise plane. Violence and gang -related activity is limiting travel along major highways that connect Port-au-Prince with other areas of the country. Travel into and out of Port-au-Prince is increasingly dangerous. The U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory for Haiti is Level Four: Do Not Travel. The U.S. embassy advises all U.S. citizens currently in Haiti to leave as soon as they feel safe to do so. More: ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. We assign Level 4 based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help Americans there. These places are dangerous, and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for the following countries are currently Level 4 - Do Not Travel: ⛔Afghanistan ⛔Belarus ⛔Burkina Faso ⛔Burma ⛔Central African Republic (CAR) ⛔Haiti ⛔Iran ⛔Iraq ⛔Lebanon ⛔Libya ⛔Mali ⛔Niger ⛔North Korea ⛔Russia ⛔Somalia ⛔South Sudan ⛔Sudan ⛔Syria ⛔Ukraine ⛔Venezuela ⛔Yemen Find the travel advisory for your destination at travel.state.gov/destination

Nikki Rutman, Global Intelligence & Investigations Managing Partner at Sentinel; Tim Ayers, Director of Major Events @StateDept; Sasha Larkin, Director of Intelligence and C4 Operations @FIFAWorldCup 2026; and Kara Gronborg, Intelligence and Business Integration Manager @NHL, take the stage at the OSAC Annual Briefing for the “Securing High-Stakes Public Events Under Pressure” panel. #OSACweek2025 #SecurityWeek #PublicPrivatePartnership

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We’re live from the “Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Navigating New Security and Compliance Challenges” panel at the 2025 OSAC Annual Briefing! #OSACweek2025 #Securityweek #GlobalSecurity