What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ecuador's capital no longer safe around clubs (5)" mean?

The definition is "Ecuador's capital no longer". The wordplay uses charade, container. SURE (synonym of "safe") + C (synonym of "clubs") [container: "around"]; definition: "Ecuador's capital no longer" The answer is SUCRE.

Ecuador's capital no longer safe around clubs (5)

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