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volcán: volcano
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Ecuador Travel News 
Ecuador news is widely available in Spanish, but not so easy to find in English.  I'll try to summarise here the news snippets that seem relevant to tourists and travellers in Ecuador.
Changes to Visa Regulations - November 2008
Visa regulations seem to have changed over the past few weeks and it appears that Ecuador will no longer renew 90 day tourist visas.  Also, it is no longer possible to change to a different type of visa without returning to the embassy in your home country.  You are advised to check with the Ecuadorian consulate or embassy in your home country before making plans.  
Referendum may cause travel congestion - September 2008
Ecuador´s citizens must vote for or against the proposed new Constitution on Sunday September 28th.  Since they must vote in the precinct where they are registered, expect the buses to be very full on and around this date and perhaps avoid travelling at this time if possible.  The sale of alcohol is often prohibited on election days, so don´t count on being able to sit around with a beer, either.
Volcano El Reventador rumbles again - July 2008
Volcanic ash is errupting from El Reventador, one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes, located nearly 100km to the east of Quito.  El Reventador's last major erruption was in November 2002, when it covered the capital city Quito in a light carpet of ash.  The volcano is not usually considered a threat to tourists in Quito and another major erruption does not currently seem to be expected.  
Tungurahua Volcano continues activity - July 2008
Volcano Tungurahua continues to rumble and spew ash, steam, lava and mud, as it has done on and off since 1999.  The volcano is located close to the popular tourist destination of Baños.  Some tourists visit to see the volcano and watch the minor erruptions, others prefer to avoid the risk and stay away.  You are strongly advised to check the latest situation (see the links below, and ask your embassy for advice, also check with the South America Explorers Club and Ministry of Tourism) before making your own decision.  Significant explosive erruptions in August 2006 and February 2008 caused extensive damage to surrounding villages.  
Volcano updates from Instituto Geofísico EPN - Spanish language, generally regarded as the official source of information on volcanoes in Ecuador.
Ecuador volcano news updates from the Volcanism Blog - English language volcano information, usually summarises info from the Instituto Geofisico for those who don't read Spanish. 
Tourist visas not required - June 2008
Visas are no longer required for tourists staying up to 90 days in Ecuador, regardless of their nationality.  As from 20th June 2008, the government has eliminated the requirement for tourist visas for stays of up to 90 days in a bid to encourage tourists from all countries to visit Ecuador.



Ecuador Travel News
Latest news for travel in Ecuador: visa updates, status of volcanoes in Ecuador.
Note that news is posted here in good faith and no responsibility can be taken for the consequences of your actions based on this news.  You are advised to check information with other sources and research the latest information relevant to you.