17 Jul 2024 | 12:20 PM UTC
Ecuador: Environmental activists plan to protest in Quito July 17
Environmental activists plan protest march to Embassy of China in Quito, Ecuador, from 11:20 on July 17. Localized disruptions likely.
Environmental activists plan to gather in Quito on July 17. Participants will gather from 11:20 at Parque La Carolina near Cruz del Papa before marching to the Chinese embassy on Avenida Atahualpa for a sit-in protest from 12:30. Protesters will denounce foreign fishing activity allegedly polluting the Galapagos islands.
Police may deploy to monitor the gathering. Localized disruptions are likely in the area. The gathering will likely remain peaceful, but skirmishes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
As a standard precaution, avoid all protests. Consider avoiding the affected area to minimize disruptions. Heed the instructions of officials.
