Demonstration Over Economic Crisis Held in Carchi, Ecuador

Dozens of protesters on 24 September staged a demonstration in the province of Carchi demanding government action on the economic crisis in the province. Several roads across the province were blocked, and confrontations were also reported from different parts of the province including the Rumichaca Bridge. Affected roads included the Rumichaca Bridge connecting Ecuador with Colombia, Tulcán, Mira Canton and Mascarilla.

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Further protests are likely in the coming days. To minimize safety risk, avoid areas of large public gatherings or protests. Even events intended to be peaceful can escalate unexpectedly and quickly become violent.