Ecuador resumes in-person classes in zones 5, 8; Balao, Milagro, Tenguel still under evaluation

Ecuador's education authority has scheduled the resumption of in-person classes for Tuesday, October 20, in zones 5 and 8, while three localities in Guayas (Balao, Milagro, Tenguel) remain under evaluation due to ongoing rains. The situation reflects localized infrastructure and safety concerns from weather-related disruptions, with uncertainty over when the remaining areas will reopen.