2026-01-12: A vehicle struck several demonstrators during a protest on Sunday afternoon (11 January, local time) outside a federal building on Wilshire Boulevard in the Westwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles city, California State. Reportedly, at least one suspect was detained by security officials, and several people were assessed, with no ambulance of transport required.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
