Ecuador
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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Economic policies including a 100 percent fuel price hike and 75 percent increase in transport fees have prompted strikes, demonstrations and roadblocks around the country, especially near the towns of Otavalo and Latacunga. The government declared a state of emergency Feb. 2 when talks with indigenous leaders broke off, but talks resumed Feb. 4. Demonstrations may block city streets without warning, and roadblocks can occur at any time on the Pan American Highway north and south of Quito. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks, and consider deferring road travel until the immediate crisis has been resolved.
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Ecuador
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | May 30th, 2001 | Trackback
The state of emergency declared Feb. 2 after mass protests by indigenous Indians over fuel price hikes was lifted after the government and indigenous leaders signed an agreement to end several weeks of demonstrations and roadblocks. Domestic fuel prices were cut 20 percent and other prices were fixed for a year. Travel near the towns of Otavalo and Latacunga and on the Pan American Highway near Quito should be back to normal.
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Ecuador
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | May 30th, 2001 | Trackback
The U.S. embassies in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Ecuador were closed for undisclosed security reasons April 6. The consulate general in Guayaquil, Ecuador was also closed the same day. The closures were not expected to last long, and were most likely undertaken as a routine assessment of security practices and to implement new security systems.
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