Pope Francis will visit Mexico City on February 14th. Expect tight security, road closures, and congestion.

Rail staff trade unions have called for strikes on Jan 6, 7, 21, 22, and 23. The strikes may be averted if unions and management work out a deal.

Chile’s civil aviation workers called a strike for December 17-18. More than 50 flights were cancelled on the 17th with a similar number expected to be cancelled on the 18th.