Beginning on January 8, a nationwide state of Emergency has been declared in Ecuador due to several prison riots and a general lack of safety in the country, bringing a curfew and significant restrictions to the freedoms of individuals until at least March 8.
On January 8 President Daniel Noboa declared a nationwide state of emergency in Ecuador until March 8 to get a handle on prison riots and organized crime throughout the country. The SOE comes with significant restrictions to personal freedoms of individuals including right to assembly and a curfew from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, with exceptions only for essential staff and those with flights during these hours.