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11 Jun 2022 | 07:44 PM UTC

Ecuador: Activists to state protest march in central Quito, June 12

Activists to march in Quito, Ecuador, June 12, to demand greater public safety. Localized transport disruptions likely.

Informational

Event

Activists plan to hold a march in central Quito, June 12, to demand that the government implement more effective policies to combat rising crime in Ecuador. Demonstrators plan to gather at the Cruz del Papa in La Carolina Park starting at 09:30, before marching around the perimeter of the park to the Campana de la Paz. It remains unclear how many participants the event may draw.

Authorities will probably deploy increased security near the demonstration venue as a precaution. Localized transport disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the area of the demonstration as a standard precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations near La Carolina Park on June 12. Heed the instructions of local authorities.