Ecuador's state of emergency: Update March 2 | Economy - New taxes coming - US support

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

Depends on where you live as far as the hospitality goes. Have lived here for 10 years, when I was injured while trying to get onto a bus, and fell in the street, NO ONE came to help me.

[@luisofecuador]

Wow! in what city was that?

[@QuinnPrice]

Thanks Luis. I live near Quito and it feels reasonably safe. It feels like most countries in that, some place are dangerous while most, if done with awareness, are fine.

[@timelston4260]

Thanks for the video. It's great to get an update from inside the country. I appreciate the integrity with which you report. I'm glad things are getting better, and I hope they get better economically too.

[@renatara9026]

Thank you Luis for this very good video. I think it is a perfect length and very informative.

[@TheXone7]

Please keep bringing news. I am planning a trip to beautiful Ecuador in June. Media spread fear, that is why we love channels like yours. God the Lord, bless and protect you and your family 🕊️🙏🏻

[@guayaco1ize]

Great work Luis!!! Well explained 💯🙏

[@luisofecuador]

Gracias!!!

[@guayaco1ize]

Gracias a ti hermano!!

[@luilasblume3713]

That was an exceptionally informative update! Thank you!

[@dugfriendly]

Thank you, Luis!

[@analogninomad]

Thanks for the update! I've just subscribed. Although at the moment I'm not in Ecuador, I keep telling people not to believe in what they see in the headlines. Ecuador is a beautiful country and most of its parts are absolutely safe. I hope the tourism will recover soon! Big hug to all the people of my favourite South American country! Que viva Ecuador! ❤🇪🇨

[@luisofecuador]

You are welcome! Thank you so much for your help! ¡Abrazo desde Ecuador!

[@tsalinas05]

Thank you Luis . Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary.

[@luisofecuador]

Thank you!

[@valentinebarrypilozo9982]

I started to cry Very happy with your comments and really your unbiased remark of Ecuador I’m Ecuadorian-Canadian and always have a soft spot for Ecuador and Canada Just your opinion and examples of statues on safety and economic is very helpful and honest. Thank you Be safe and take care 🇨🇦🇪🇨

[@luisofecuador]

Thank you very much for this comment!

[@eddieaugustin3811]

This length of video is perfect! Thank you so much 😊

[@luisofecuador]

Thank you!

[@JB-uw5yh]

Appreciate your updates.. Congratulations on the anniversary.. Thanks Luis!

[@luisofecuador]

Thank you!

[@ng360English]

Thanks for sharing

[@benjaminsmith6031]

Great summary and thank you for providing those links and valuable resources. ¡Sigue adelante!

[@twoheadedrooster9659]

You do an excellent job! Lo Aprecio..

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

SAFETY OVER ECONOMY? GOTTA DECIDE WHAT YOUR PRIORITIES ARE.

[@michaelcolicchio7417]

I am very impressed with what Noboa has done. I am upset by the exaggeration of American media. Ecuador is not the most dangerous country in the world. It is safer than what I experienced in New York for 42 years. The homicide rate last year in Cuenca was 20 that's very low. The crime is in isolated locations just like in the US. I feel very safe here. Nice video Luis very informative.

[@galenamullen6444]

Hello, how long you live in Cuanca? I was going to go there in March. What would you tell me, shoul I wait?

[@lvovodessa]

Cuenca’s crime rate is comparable to the crime rate in NYC. Cuenca’s and NYC’s homicide rates are about 4 I believe. That’s still high compared to Asia and Europe, but low compared to the average in the Americas.

[@michaelcolicchio7417]

20 homicides last year@@lvovodessa

[@michaelcolicchio7417]

I have been here over 7 years. It is safe here. Don't need to wait. News exaggerates. @@galenamullen6444

[@michaelcolicchio7417]

Don't wait. It's very safe here. 7 years here in Cuenca safest place I have ever lived in.@@galenamullen6444

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Thank you Luis 👍🏾

[@shawnmcdonald9352]

Thank you for the current update.

[@riodejaneiro4793]

Greetings from Quito, Ecuador!! This country is going down the tubes. Noboa's "state of war" has been successful in reducing gang violence, but is asfixiating the already-beaten economy. Most people have just stopped going out and travelling due to the curfews. In addition the government fired lots of temporary employees and increased taxes!!! So, unemployment is soaring. No wonder lots of Ecuadorians are emigrating. According to recent polls, half the population would flee the country if they had enough money to pay the coyoteros.

[@luisofecuador]

You do know!

[@BibleSamurai]

Id like to know about double taxation proposed recently on expat income

[@Dakotarunner2013]

I've been checking your channel for updates--good to see you back!

[@luisofecuador]

It's good to be back! Thank you!

[@johndunbar5889]

Thank you for your time

[@luisofecuador]

You are welcome!

[@annebarwell5588]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@luisofecuador]

You are welcome!

[@k.m.370]

Awesome video! Very informative.

[@oldschoolcars3318]

Your friend is incorrect about your president announcing what he was doing. His going public likely saved lots of tourist lives AND gave locals some sense of hope that things would change for the better. Not going public could have resulted in widespread tourist taken hostage or murdered ruining ecuadors international reputation. With any increase in the level of security comes new taxes. I disagree with other policies of your president bu this one he got right.

[@luisofecuador]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. That is a good point. I think that at least the world now knows we are doing something about crime, and if we do it well in about 6 months people will know that we certainly improved.

[@FredJones-lo2df]

Thanks, latin america is generally safe having been there many times.stay safe.

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

To say 'your risk is about zero' is quite misleading. Risk of what? Be specific.

[@luisofecuador]

I agree, but I would say that he means the risk of being murdered/shot is about zero. Yes, you may get pickpocketed or robbed, and chances for that are low, but not about zero.

[@allenschmitz9644]

So how are all the people going to live with out the drug money...sell sacks of bananas on the corner?

[@luisofecuador]

I was wondering if this was an actual thing, if that money was actually already supporting a big part of the economy. I would like more research on this, but I find it difficult that someone will speak about it in case it actually shows people that the drug money supports their lives. Too risky.

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

Hola, Luis.

[@luisofecuador]

Hola Joseph! Good to hear from you!

[@randybarnes4666]

Hello Luis. I need a contact who can assist me with visiting/moving to Ecuador. I need a link to your service, if you have one.

[@luisofecuador]

Hello Randy! I will be glad to assist you! You can send an email to [e-mail], you can also look for "Bildev Tours" here on KZbin or any other social media.

[@christy9850]

Thank you for the video! How do you work with tourists? Do you offer tours? Thanks!

[@luisofecuador]

Hello Christy! You are welcome! Yes, I do through my tour operator: BilDev Tours. You can look up for that channel, or send an email to [e-mail]

[@jerrygarcia4390]

I arrived in Vilcabamba when the emergency measures began. My Airbnb host told me that he and several of his friends were considering traveling to the US border to enter and work. I found this amazing. I guess there are NGOs funding this effort.

[@riodejaneiro4793]

Those NGOs are funded by the US government

[@luisofecuador]

Yes, pretty common. And there are not any NGOs funding people to travel illegally to the US, but there are NGOs assisting people all along the road with food or with legal assistance if they are asylum seekers.

[@jerrygarcia4390]

@@luisofecuador get real, though. EVERYONE is claiming that they are asylum seekers (which is total 🐂 💩). It’s an economic asylum. Sadly, the reality will be harsh for them as the US economy continues to crumble by design. The current federal reserve has “printed” 80% of ALL historic printed dollars. Let that sink in! There shall be serious consequences.

[@yvonnehaley8]

, Hi, I want to come in April, will it be OK to travel to Ecuador? Any special requirements?

[@luisofecuador]

Hello Yvonne. I would say yes. The requirements would vary according to your nationality. For example, a US citizen does not need anything if flying to Ecuador with their US passport, but a Venezuelan citizen will first need to get a Tourist Visa through an Ecuadorian Consulate. If entering Ecuador through a land border then you will need a Criminal background check with Apostille. This is only when entering by land and not when entering by air.

[@johnmontana4898]

I just came across your video and I was looking for someone from over there. Cause I'm from California. I was born here well in the states. And and I have a fiancé over there. I was gonna go during the COVID crisis but. Everything shut. Down and then things happened over here. But I was planning to go and all of a sudden, all this happened. So maybe in about 8 months I plan to go to Ecuador so I'm goingna keep in touch with you. Cause I'd like to know what's going on, ev Even though my fiancé talks about she doesn't risk Going Out or she doesn't have a computer. Just a s*** phone. Oh yeah, when I go out well.I'm gonna be landing in Guayaquil ecuador guyas is the provinces

[@ExpatJourneyOnline]

Another accurate and informative video on how things really are down here. Our kids and grandkids ar coming down next week and we have no qualms about their safety. Thanks, Luis.

[@luisofecuador]

Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your family time!

[@MattSmith-pf5di]

Americans with money don’t come to Ecuador tax. The Government of Ecuador is telling you directly to invest in other countries. Ok

[@furrfurr]

US media is super dramatic. I know, I am American

[@luisofecuador]

I think all around the world we have that. TV stations need to be able to show big numbers to the advertisers and the audiences like controversy.

[@darrellandsondraholden9457]

Dude, I wouldn't want to visit Chicago. I know, I used to live there.

[@dianalutke2098]

I live in Cuenca and agree the US news is sending the wrong message. I have never felt unsafe in Ecuador. Of course you have to use common sense about where you go and when. But that is world wide.

[@anya637]

"Promo sm" 🤭