State of Emergency – The Diplomatic Envoy

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso announced the reimposition of a state of emergency last Friday in three crime-ridden provinces, Guayas, Manabí, and Esmeraldas, Reuters reports. The measure, which went into effect on April 30, will remain in place for 60 days. More than 9,000 members of the police and military are expected to help enforce the government’s curfew from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM and restore law and order in the streets.

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Sara Attia

Chile to Reinstate State of Emergency Midst of Mapuche Attacks

On September 27, the citizens of Chile believed that their way of life would soon return to normal when their government officials lifted the state of emergency that was imposed during the pandemic, according to Reuters. However, France24 explains that the state of emergency was reinstated after less than two weeks.

October 2020 International News 2020 Europe

November 3, 2020June 14, 2021 Shweta Parthasarathy

Spain Declares State of Emergency Over COVID Spike

In response to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the Spanish government has declared a national state of emergency. As of October 30, the total number of cases in Spain reached 1,264,517 with 35,878 deaths reported. Among the new measures instituted to prevent another near-collapse of the country’s hospital capacity is an overnight curfew that will be in place for the next six months, reports the Associated Press.

February 2019 International News Americas

February 17, 2019 Luisa Chainferber

President Trump Declares State of Emergency

After Congress refused to approve more funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency to gain access to additional funding for the wall on February 15.

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April 24, 2017April 26, 2017 Mark McGuire

Egypt Declares State of Emergency Amid ISIS Palm Sunday Bombing As Tensions Rise

Egypt’s cabinet approved a state of emergency declaration put forth by President Sisi in the wake of dual attacks by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, granting government authorities broad new powers to combat the threat of violent extremism.