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Trapped in Paradise - When Retirement Turns Dangerous
US
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- my-Yld6g2TE
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- 2,665
- Video Duration
- 0:11:45
- Published At
- 2025-10-19 16:03:15 14d ago
- Video Description
- Retiring in Ecuador? Here’s what it’s really like when paradise shuts down. Currrently, Ecuador’s longest national strikes in history is still occurring, peaceful towns like Cotacachi, known as a top retirement destination, are suddenly cut off from the outside world. Roads were blocked, fuel and food ran out, and expats—many retired Americans—found themselves trapped in paradise with no way to leave. In this emotional interview, Graf, a retired American from Kansas, shares his firsthand experience living through the 2025 Ecuador strike that continues to Paralyze the country. He explains how rising diesel prices triggered massive indigenous-led protests, how blockades shut down the Pan-American Highway, and what daily life is really like now that supermarkets are going empty and travel became impossible. If you’re thinking about retiring in Ecuador, moving to South America, or simply wondering how safe Ecuador really is, this story is a must-watch. It reveals the reality of what can happen when political unrest reaches even the most peaceful expat towns. 👉 In this video, you’ll learn: What caused the historic Ecuador strike and how it spread How indigenous-led blockades cut off major towns like Cotacachi and Otavalo The real impact on food, fuel, and daily life for locals and foreigners What it’s like for expats and retirees living through national unrest Graf’s personal story of how his wife barely escaped through backroads after a 14-hour detour Whether you’re planning your retirement abroad or already living overseas, this is an eye-opening look at the challenges few people talk about. retiring in ecuador, ecuador protests, cotacachi ecuador expats, ecuador safety, living in ecuador 2025, ecuador strike 2022, ecuador cost of living, expat life in ecuador, retire in ecuador 2025, moving to ecuador, ecuador travel restrictions, ecuador diesel protests, indigenous protests ecuador, genericexpats, expat interviews ecuador, living abroad retirees, south america retirement, ecuador real life, ecuador news, cotacachi strike
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