Ecuador: Women rights groups protest in Guayaquil and Quito Jan. 21

Event

Women rights groups are planning to protest in Guayaquil and Quito (Guayas province) on Monday, January 21, to protest against a recent gang rape of a local woman in the capital Quito. Protests will be held at Plaza San Francisco, in Guayaquil at 17:00 (local time); in Quito, protesters are expected to march from the Tribuna de Los Shyris to the Prosecutor's office. A heightened security presence and transportation disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the demonstration.

Advice

Individuals in Quito and Guayaquil are advised avoid demonstrations as a precaution and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.