Limits on tourism may decrease eco risk
Declaring the world-famous Galápagos Islands at risk, Ecuador was considering limiting tourism permits to prevent further ecological damage. “We are pushing for a series of actions to overcome the huge institutional, environmental and social crisis in the islands,” President Rafael Correa said after signing an emergency decree.
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