Following a US Travel Advisory to avoid travel to islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju Tanzania, British High Commission staff will not travel to the area. This will be kept under review (‘Warnings and insurance’).
On 17 March, Ecuador declared an environmental emergency due to an oil spill near Esmeraldas River (see 'Swimming safety' on 'Safety and security' page).
Removal of visa requirement to enter Argentina on an Emergency Travel Document and addition of number to contact 911 (Emergencies) in Buenos Aires from outside Argentina ('Getting help' page).