Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employees working in Ecuador are not allowed to travel to these areas due to safety risks: In Guayaquil, Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue. Huaquillas and Arenillas, in El Oro province. Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province. Duran, in Guayas province. Esmeraldas City and all areas north of Esmeraldas City, in Esmeraldas province. The area north of Esmeraldas City to the Colombian border and east to Carchi province. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in these areas due to the safety risks . Crime and kidnapping. Crime is a widespread problem in Ecuador. Violent crime connected to drug trafficking is common, including murder, assault, kidnapping, and armed robbery. Areas with transnational criminal organizations have much higher rates of violent crime. U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents have been victims of kidnapping and extortion. Terrorism There is risk of terrori
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