U.S. warns tourists of violence in seven provinces; Thousands of fishermen jailed for drug traffick
U.S. warns tourists of violence in seven provinces; Thousands of fishermen jailed for drug trafficking; El Niño preparations includes temporary bridges
Jun 26, 2023
The U.S. State Department is advising travelers to exercise extreme caution if they visit Ecuadors El Oro, Manabí, Santo Domingo, Los Ríos, Santa Elena, Cañar and Carchi provinces.
In a statement issued last week, the State Department said that robberies, kidnappings and violent deaths are common in the seven provinces, recommending against all travel in the cities of Huaquillas in El Oro and Quevedo in Los Ríos.
The statement said the activity of criminal gangs related to the illegal drug trade was the major factor for rising crime rates in the provinces. The danger is highest in the region close to Ecuadors coast, it said.
In an earlier statement, the State Department issued a similar warning for travel in Guayas Province. It added that travel was safe in most of Ecuadors Andean region.
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