Also, @robertaprada, we have run a bit of coverage of Uruguay over the last year or so... and more before this...

September 2024 - Need a Fast "Plan B"? These 2 Countries Stand Out
https://magazine.internationalliving.com/internationalliving/library/item/september_2024/4214865/

July 2024 Ronan Q&A - Uruguay Beach House for $170,000
https://magazine.internationalliving.com/internationalliving/library/item/july_2024/4202974/

May 2024 cover story - Out of the Way, Out of the Fray, Uruguay Offers a Return to Simplicity
https://magazine.internationalliving.com/internationalliving/library/item/may_2024/4189981/

December 2023 - The Best Places in the World to Buy Real Estate in 2023 (Rocha, Uruguay is featured)
https://magazine.internationalliving.com/internationalliving/library/item/december_2023/4152431/

Thanks for reaching out to the IL community! Up in the highlands of Ecuador (in and around Cuenca and Cotocachi, for instance) expats report that they feel quite safe. I would recommend looking at expat Facebook groups for more up-to-date information about what’s going on.

and this is his email gort.klaatu@icloud.com

Wow Jess - thank you so much!! This is fantastic information. I will definitely do more research as I am in the early planning stages and the above helps immensely. Appreciate the tip about asking one question per post - wasn't sure since we are looking at doing multiple countries in one trip.

Hi John, thanks for your question.

The airline rules are always changing. So what may have been true four years ago is no longer the case, at least not for certain air carriers. For example, the first time I flew overseas with my pet I needed a health certificate (for Delta airlines), which was quite costly. A few months later, Delta no longer required one. But other airlines still did.

This is why you always want to call the airline to confirm the requirements stated online. Also, be sure you aren't being quoted "UK" rules for the Republic. I've found that some airline reps don't know the difference.

Hope that helps,
Stephanie