Message for U.S. Citizens
State of Emergency and Curfews Declared
October 3, 2024
Alert: State of Emergency and Curfews in Ecuador
Location: Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena, El Oro; Distrito Metropolitano de Quito in Pichincha and Camilo Ponce Enríquez in Azuay.
Event: On October 3, 2024, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency for 60 days in the provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena, El Oro as well as Distrito Metropolitano de Quito in Pichincha and Camilo Ponce Enríquez in Azuay. The state of emergency was declared in response to an increase in violence, crimes, and presence of organized criminal groups, and is intended to facilitate the work of the armed forces and national police in the ongoing internal armed conflict that was declared on January 9, 2024.
The current state of emergency provides for the suspension of the right to inviolability of home and correspondence; as well as the right to freedom of assembly in the territories listed above.
In addition to the state of emergency, curfews will also be in place every day from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. in the following areas: Camilo Ponce Enriquez (Azuay); Duran, Balao, and Tenguel (Guayas); Babahoyo, Buena Fe, Quevedo, Pueblo Viejo, Vinces, Valencia, Ventanas, Mocache, Urdaneta, Baba, Palenque, Quinsaloma, and Montalvo (Los Rios); La Joya de los Sachas, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, and Loreto (Orellana).
U.S. citizens should comply with curfews, local laws, and the Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Ecuador. U.S. citizen residents and travelers should expect heavy military and police presence throughout Ecuador during these periods, which may include check points on roads.
Be aware that power outages may cause additional challenges. U.S. citizens should exercise caution during electrical outages, especially during periods of darkness, including taking measures to protect personal safety. We recommend planning for power outages by stocking up on essential items, such as food, water, medical supplies, and other personal items.
International airports in Quito and Guayaquil will remain fully operational during the state of emergency, curfews, and electrical outages. Travelers should monitor their flight status closely.
Travel to and from the airports is permitted during curfew hours for individuals with a scheduled flight. U.S. citizens traveling to or from the airport for a scheduled flight should carry their flight itinerary and passport.
There is no change to the operating posture of the United States Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador – we remain open and are conducting both routine consular appointments and emergency services for U.S. citizens.
Actions to Take:
• IMPORTANT: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). To continue receiving alerts, re-enroll at step.state.gov.
• Read previous security alerts at ec.usembassy.gov .
• Check your flight status for airports in Quito and Guayaquil.
• Monitor ECU911 for information on road closures.
• Track official communications from the Government of Ecuador and Ecuador.Travel for additional information and updates.
• Follow credible media sources for accurate information on state of emergency and curfew requirements.
• Consult the Ministry of Tourism’s recommendations for safe travel.
• Review the Travel Advisory and safety and security information for Ecuador at Travel.State.Gov.
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
Assistance:
• U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
+(593)(2) 398-5000
+(593)(2) 398-5000 (after hours)
[email protected]
• U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador
+(593)(4) 371-7000
+(593)(4) 371-7000 (after hours)
[email protected]
If you wish to unsubscribe, click the Unsubscribe link below
Unsubscribe
🤠iffin you gonna move down or remain in Ecuador on into 2025, get prepared for whats a coming down the pike🥷🏼its not and has not been just a Coastal & #GYE thang, its also a Sierra & Metro #Quito Thanggy as well👮🏻♂️💰
My 2025 NewYears Resolution is more time out on the La G range, zz style, 🎸🥁🎸 cuzz (imho) we gonna dang sure be a needin it🥷🏼if anybody wants to no longer be an outlaw? Call me to join our Qtowne Quito gun club and get legal to tote with a 55hr CCW Course,
now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:
plan on about $300 for to join the gun club,about $200 or up to $300 for the CCW course,about $300 for psyche, psycho and toxico exams,
a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
a 9mm CZ for say $1500.
aprox $80 to $100 for a box of 50rds 9mm FMJ
i see peeps now a days getting legally armed in about a 3-4 months time frame, kinda like a tuff assed visa process!
'Always be prepared' - BSA & SA,
"When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" - Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) Western novelist of ...
12OCT25 NEW Smart Casa🏠En Venta #EcuadorReport 3BR 2Bath 125m2 on a 100m2 Lote in Tababela #Quito✈️5 minutes Near to the #UIO🎒Quito International Airport for $79,950. (Nego)📉by JJinEcu🤠
MON 06OCT25 #ParoDay15#Ecuador #ParoNacional2025 #PUYO The community of Puyo, today marched against the government of Daniel Noboa. Strong repression and arrogance of the authorities is causing more and more sectors to join the National Unemployment protests. Today marks 15 days of protests." -
SUN 05OCT25 (11:03) #ParoDay14 #Quito #Ecuador Pres Noboa: "No one can come and take by force the capital of all Ecuadorians.
To those who choose violence, the law awaits them. To those who act like criminals, they will be treated as criminals.
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)
"While some want to stop Ecuador, we propel it forward.
We will reduce the VAT to 8% during the holidays of October 9, and November 2 and 3, because this country is not going to grind to a halt because of a few who lost the business of smuggling and illegal mining.
To boost the local economy, on November 14 we will pay the thirteenth salary to public employees,
so families will have more money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We invite the private sector to join this initiative." - (2/2)
...
