Warden Message
October 2, 2009
Dear Warden and/or Registrant:
The U.S. Embassy in Quito and Consulate General in Guayaquil wish to inform American citizens visiting or resident in Ecuador that on September 30, 2009, President Rafael Correa put into effect a "state of exception" for the cities of Quito, Guayaquil, and Manta. This "state of exception" will last 60 days and will allow the Ecuadorian Armed Forces to collaborate and support the Ecuadorian National Police in operations to combat crime and in operations to control weapons and vehicles. The "state of exception" is a response to the rising incidents of crimes within Quito, Guayaquil, and Manta.
It is likely that Americans will begin to see an increase number of check points manned by the Ecuadorian National Police and the Ecuadorian Armed Forces throughout the aforementioned cities. Due to the increased checkpoints, all citizens should have appropriate documents with them when driving. These documents include: driver's license, vehicular registration, and proof of insurance. American citizens are also reminded that all vehicles should have license plates.
October 2, 2009
Dear Warden and/or Registrant:
The U.S. Embassy in Quito and Consulate General in Guayaquil wish to inform American citizens visiting or resident in Ecuador that on September 30, 2009, President Rafael Correa put into effect a "state of exception" for the cities of Quito, Guayaquil, and Manta. This "state of exception" will last 60 days and will allow the Ecuadorian Armed Forces to collaborate and support the Ecuadorian National Police in operations to combat crime and in operations to control weapons and vehicles. The "state of exception" is a response to the rising incidents of crimes within Quito, Guayaquil, and Manta.
It is likely that Americans will begin to see an increase number of check points manned by the Ecuadorian National Police and the Ecuadorian Armed Forces throughout the aforementioned cities. Due to the increased checkpoints, all citizens should have appropriate documents with them when driving. These documents include: driver's license, vehicular registration, and proof of insurance. American citizens are also reminded that all vehicles should have license plates.
