Security situation in Ecuador: Canada issues travel warning

 

 

The government has issued a high alert to Canadian citizens in the wake of the growing internal conflicts in Ecuador. The move comes as various provinces in the country are currently under a state of emergency and nighttime curfew. The restrictions will be in place from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. from May 3 to 18. Although those who go out during these hours will face strict legal action, authorities have stated that air travelers with passports and tickets will be allowed to go to airports.

Security forces currently have the authority to conduct house searches and monitor communications without a search warrant. In this extraordinary situation, the government has asked Canadian citizens in Ecuador to register immediately on the 'Registration of Canadians Abroad' (ROCA) portal. The report says that those visiting tourist areas, including the Galapagos Islands, should exercise extreme caution and strictly follow safety instructions