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01May 2024 - [email protected] - Message for U.S. Citizens-

Alert: 'Energy Crisis and Nationwide State of Emergency in Ecuador- Location: Nationwide-

Event: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared April 19 a nationwide state of emergency for a period of 60 days due to “severe internal disturbance and public calamity” in the energy sector. The state of emergency allows additional government resources to be directed towards resolving electricity shortages.

The declaration does not restrict public movement or institute a curfew. For the duration of the state of emergency, U.S. citizen residents and travelers should continue to expect heavy police and military presence throughout Ecuador and planned electrical outages that will significantly impact the availability of services.

--"We are together / United"--

U.S. citizens should continue to refer to the Government of Ecuador’s Ministry of Energy and Mines for outage schedules. Electrical outages vary based on location. Outage schedules will be available on each of Ecuador’s electrical power provider’s websites. Electrical outage schedules posted on the provider’s websites may not be exact and outages may be intermittent and unpredictable.

Be aware that power cuts may affect traffic lights, power in buildings (including elevators) that do not have independent generators, cellular service, and the internet. Shopping centers and restaurants may not be open during a power outage.

Actions to Take:
Monitor announcements from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for information about electrical outages in your area. For information about outages in Quito, visit https://www.eeq.com.ec/.

For information about electrical outages in Guayaquil, visit https://www.cnelep.gob.ec/.
Monitor ECU911 for information on road closures.

Track official communications from the Government of Ecuador for additional information and updates. Follow credible media sources for accurate information on closures, electrical outages, and security threats. Read previous security alerts at ec.usembassy.gov.

Review the Travel Advisory and safety and security information for Ecuador at Travel.State.Gov.
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
+(593)(2) 398-5000
[email protected]

U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador
+(593)(4) 371-7000
[email protected]

You may want to check into and consider the STEP Program, if something were to happen while you are here, ((ie: Natural Disaster, Volcano EarthQuake Tsunami Civil Unrest, Loss of Passport, Major Health Crisis, Auto or Bus Accident, Hospitalized, *Locked Up Abroad. etc etc))
The US Emb. 'STEP Program' makes it easier to look for, to find you and to help you out of a situation. - (PS) What is STEP? Benefits of Enrolling in STEP: The - Smart - Traveler - Enrollment - Program,
(STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.: https://step.state.gov/step/

U.S. Embassy Quito-
E12-170 Avigiras Ave. and Ave. Eloy Alfaro
Quito, Ecuador - Phone: +593-2-398-5000,
https://ec.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador
+(593)(4) 371-7000
+(593)(4) 371-7000 (after hours)
[email protected]

(PSS) USA- Veterans Crisis Hot Line- 1-800-273-8255,

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a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
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We continue doing what is our duty: we will be in Pastaza tomorrow, together with those who truly build the country, helping those who need it most to produce more and get ahead." - (1/2)

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