# Tourist robberies in South American cities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourist-robberies-in-south-american-cities
> Updated: 2026-10-18T19:40:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Individual reports indicate instances of armed robberies targeting tourists in South American cities. 

In Quito, Ecuador, a 60-year-old Romanian tourist was shot in the thigh during an attempted robbery at a commercial establishment in the Iñaquito sector. The assailant fled after the victim resisted the theft. The victim was stabilized by the Quito Fire Department and transported to a medical facility. 

In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, a Brazilian tourist was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery near the Friendship Bridge. Two armed men ambushed the victim, and a shot was fired during a struggle. The attackers fled without valuables. The victim received assistance from volunteer firefighters and the Paraguayan Navy before being transferred across the border to Brazil for medical care.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Brazilian tourist shot during attempted robbery in Ciudad del Este

A Brazilian tourist was shot in the thigh during an attempted robbery near the Friendship Bridge in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. The attackers fled without any valuables.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-tourist-shot-during-attempted-robbery-in-ciudad-del-este

### 2026-09-21: Quito: Romanian tourist shot during armed robbery

A 60-year-old Romanian tourist was shot in the thigh during an armed robbery at a commercial site in northern Quito, Ecuador, on September 20. The suspect fled, and police are reviewing surveillance footage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-romanian-tourist-shot-during-armed-robbery

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