# Sanitary and security incidents in Peru and Ecuador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sanitary-and-security-incidents-in-peru-and-ecuador
> Updated: 2026-10-09T23:51:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Peru, the Contraloría General de la República issued a warning regarding sanitary risks at the Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga de Ica (UNICA) dining hall. An inspection of the facility, which serves more than 500 low-income students, revealed the presence of pests in quinoa and the use of expired products such as chocolate and soy sauce. The audit also noted failures in food storage, including improper refrigeration temperatures and inoperative temperature monitoring equipment.

In Ecuador, authorities conducted a police operation named ‘Cero Impunidad’ at the Riobamba Social Rehabilitation Center. During the intervention, police seized approximately 51.60 grams of marijuana, estimated to be roughly 103 doses, which had been abandoned within the facility. Investigations are currently underway to identify the origin of the drugs and those responsible.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Sanitary risks at Peruvian university and drug seizure in Ecuadorian prison

Authorities in Peru warned of sanitary risks at a university dining hall due to expired food and poor storage, while Ecuadorian police seized marijuana during an inspection at the Riobamba prison.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanitary-risks-at-peruvian-university-and-drug-seizure-in-ecuadorian-prison

### 2026-10-05: Regional health and economic studies reported in Ecuador and Peru

Recent academic studies in Ecuador and Peru report high rates of early childhood caries, obstetric complications in regional hospitals, and challenges in pitahaya exports to the EU.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-studies-report-on-obstetric-complications-and-childhood-dental-caries

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