05 Jul 2019 | 09:14 AM UTC
Ecuador: Religious festivities scheduled in Quito on July 7
Religious festivities are scheduled in Quito July 7; heightened security expected
Event
Religious groups have scheduled festivities for the Corpus Christi festival in Quito for Sunday, July 7. The events will take place in Central Park (Parque Central) and begin at 14:00 (local time).
Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected in the vicinity of the event.
Advice
Individuals in Quito are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized disruption and a heightened security presence near the event, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
