@MLClark
I looked into Ecuador years ago for retirement, then recommended it to my older brother, who bought a 5th floor penthouse in Cuenca several years ago. I don't think they've been back for a few years now. Just messaged him asking what he knows about the current situation.

Such a horrible development. Now looking to visit Colombia.

I was headed to coastal Colombia this week but had my COPA air Boeing 737 grounded by FAA so cancelled the trip. Will re-book for February, probably.