Ecuador Crisis

To all our friends and family that may be hearing the news about the coup d'etat attempt on the president of Ecuador, please know that we are okay.

The police are striking because they are unhappy about a new law that is going to pass that takes away their bonuses and promotions will be every 7 years instead of 5 years. A lack of police presence has caused looting and violence, mostly in the larger cities. Cuenca pretty much closed down yesterday, schools, banks and small stores. The Feria Libre (large open market) and the bus terminal both reported assaults and other businesses were robbed. But, there is less turmoil here. The president called for a 5 day state emergency and the military at the moment is in control.

This is nothing new for us. We have seen this type of unrest many times before. But, we do ask that you please keep us in your prayers.

I will post updates as soon as I know something new.