Mar 15 • 04:12 UTC 🇪🇨 Ecuador El Universo (ES)

“Enjoying today as tomorrow we have to stay indoors”: this is how Guayaquil lives the night before the curfew

Citizens of Guayaquil filled restaurants and tourist areas on the night before a curfew, making the most of their last night out.

On March 14, residents of Guayaquil took to the streets to enjoy dining and socializing before a curfew set to take effect the following night at 11 PM. Popular tourist and dining districts saw a surge of activity as families and friends gathered for one last night of freedom. Among the crowds were individuals like Andrea, who traveled from Durán with her family specifically to enjoy crab dishes, knowing that the upcoming curfew would limit their outings. Many locals chose to spend the evening in the city's crab restaurants, a beloved culinary tradition, as a way to mark the end of a period without restrictions. The atmosphere was lively but slightly subdued compared to normal weekends, as businesses anticipated the impact of the curfew set to commence at 11 PM the next day. The town's residents appeared to collectively embrace this opportunity to savor their freedom for one last night before restrictions would return, highlighting the community's resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.

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