Ecuador: Crime Rate High Around Country; Tungurahua Volcano Settles Down

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | June 16th, 2010 | Trackback

The U.S. Embassy in Quito issued a notice June 14 to remind travelers that the crime rate in Ecuador is very high and crime is often violent. Such crime is not restricted to Quito or Guayaquil, but also occurs in smaller cities such as Otavalo, Manta, and Cuenca where thieves and small gangs are sometimes armed with guns or knives. The low rate of arrest and conviction contributes to the high crime rate. The government has increased police patrols in tourist areas, but additional officers cannot assure the elimination of all street crime. In other news, the Tungurahua volcano near Quito quieted down dramatically after appearing to be on the verge of a major eruption. Scientists now believe the possibility of a large eruption has declined significantly.

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