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Unrest in Ecuador 'risks spilling over into Peru', Foreign Office warns

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Ilaria Grasso Macola
11 March 2024

The Foreign Office has urged travellers to “closely monitor” the situation in Ecuador, warning an ongoing wave of political unrest and gang violence there risks spilling over into neighbouring Peru, although Lata has played down the severity of the impact on the region’s tourist hotspots.

Ecuador Peru map iStock-477580318 (Credit: iStock)

The situation in Ecuador has forced Peru’s authorities to declare state of emergencies in some border regions (Credit: iStock)

Brits have been advised to follow the advice of police and other authorities after Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa extended the country’s 60-day state of emergency for a further 30 days through to 6 April.

"There may be increased military and police presence around key public buildings, airports, bus terminals and on the streets," the Foreign Office said in an update to its travel advice for Ecuador on Monday (11 March). "Monitor local media and stay away from areas involving increased security activity."