The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided essential guidance for Britons planning a visit to Ecuador.
This includes the most up-to-date information on the country’s state of emergency.
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The FCDO stated: “A 30-day state of emergency (SOE) was renewed on March 3, 2025, due to internal disturbance and armed violence. You should always follow the instructions of the police and local authorities.”
Ecuador’s SOE currently applies to the following provinces: Guayas, El Oro, Santa Elena, Manabí, Orellana, Sucumbios, Los Ríos, Quito Metropolitan District (Pichincha province), Camilo Ponce Enríquez district (Azuay province) and La Troncal (Cañar province).
Curfew hours (10pm until 5am) are also in place until further notice, across several districts (‘cantons’) and or parishes (parroquias).
For Britons planning a holiday in 2025, the experts at William Russell warned that 127 different countries have seen their Peace Index Score decline since 2023.
They explained: “Declines in global peacefulness are due to various factors, including internal conflicts, political instability and economic challenges.”
Travel destinations that saw their Peace Index score drop include Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.
Before going abroad, Britons should always consult the FCDO’s guidance to ensure a safe, well-informed trip.
Holidaymakers were recently told they are at risk in a South American country that “does not meet European standards”.
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