Ecuador’s tourism sector is grappling with a severe crisis as the country battles drug gangs. President Daniel Noboa declared an “internal armed conflict” against these groups in January 2024. This decision came after a series of violent incidents that shook the nation and its image abroad. Ecuador offers a diverse range of attractions, from Andean […]
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