The State Department alerted U.S. travelers to Ecuador to an
"uncertain political situation" after antigovernment demonstrations
erupted there on Jan. 6 and President Jamil Mahuad was ousted on
Jan. 21.
Travelers in Ecuador should avoid political protests and
"consider leaving if the situation deteriorates," the department
said.
Separately, the State Department lifted a travel warning for the
Ivory Coast, saying life there "by and large returned to normal"
after a Dec. 23 coup d'etat. Nevertheless, the department said it
"urges" U.S. travelers to the Ivory Coast "to exercise caution"
during this "period of extended political uncertainty."