Last Monday, the United States raised the travel alert for its citizens to certain countries due to the increase in cases of COVID-19. Travel advisories are a mechanism of the State Department of that country to classify the areas where they could be at risk and help them have security information.
Ecuador along with Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, the Philippines, Peru, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Moldova, Kosovo, Anguilla and French Guiana are on alert 4, according to the latest classification.
The United States raises an alert on Ecuador and advises its citizens not to travel to that destination
At the end of January, due to the tension between Ukraine and Russia, a message was issued to citizens in the European country warning of the growing threat of military action and in view of this they should consider leaving Ukraine using commercial transport options. or also private. Currently that country is at level 4.
Ukraine: The security situation continues to be unpredictable due to the increased threats of Russian military action. US citizens should consider departing now. If departing by land, be prepared to comply with country-specific entry requirements. https://t.co/bVzfC4AYgb pic.twitter.com/ImqlNM12Nd
— Travel-State Dept (@TravelGov) January 29, 2022
Through the portal of the State Department you can see the classification of each country. In total there are four levels:
Level 1: Normal precautions (blue color)
This indicates that there is a low level for safety and security risk.
Level 2: Take extra precautions (cream color)
There are increased risks to safety and security, and it is noted that conditions may change at any time.
Level 3: Reconsider traveling (yellow color)
The State Department advises that travel be avoided due to serious security and safety risks.
Level 4: Do not travel (red color)
It is the highest level of alert and indicates a higher probability of life-threatening risks.
“The travel warnings apply up to four standard levels of advice, describe the risks and provide clear actions that American citizens must take to help ensure their safety,” it was specified.
Within the country there could be different levels in certain areas.
Along with the alert there are also established risk indicators such as:
- C: Crime
- T: Terrorism
- U: Civil unrest
- H: Health
- N: Natural disaster
- E: Limited time event
- OR: Others
- K: Kidnapping or hostage taking. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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