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U.S. Government celebrated the Fulbright Scholarship award ceremony

U.S. Government celebrated the Fulbright Scholarship award ceremony

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The United States extends development cooperation with Ecuador

The United States extends development cooperation with Ecuador

and launches initiative to conserve the Amazon

The United States and Ecuador celebrated the Smithsonian Museum’s repatriation

The United States and Ecuador celebrated the Smithsonian Museum’s repatriation

of ancestral remains to three indigenous communities in Ecuador

Declaration by the U.S. Ambassador in Ecuador

Declaration by the U.S. Ambassador in Ecuador

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U.S. announced the closure of the largest debt exchange for environmental conservation

U.S. announced the closure of the largest debt exchange for environmental conservation

In addition, last week, the United States allocated $150 million for the expansion and modernization of the shipping container port of Puerto Bolívar in El Oro.

  
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U.S. Government celebrated the Fulbright Scholarship award ceremony

9 June, 2023 | History, News, U.S. Agencies

At the ceremony, 19 fellows from the class of 2023 were awarded scholarships in a wide range of academic disciplines.  Quito, June 9, 2023. The…

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador and Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the ceremony

The United States extends development cooperation with Ecuador and launches initiative to conserve the...

7 June, 2023 | News, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies

Both countries extended the Development Assistance Agreement, and launched the SELVA project today, which focuses on the conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon.  Quito, June 7,…

Representatives of the Smithsonian Museum, INPC, Ministry of Culture, and the U.S. Diplomatic Mission.

The United States and Ecuador celebrated the Smithsonian Museum’s repatriation of ancestral remains...

1 June, 2023 | Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

Quito, May 30, 2023.  The United States and Ecuador celebrated the repatriation of ancestral remains from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador

17 May, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert May 17, 2023 Location:   Quito Event:  President Lasso issued a decree this morning dissolving the National Assembly and initiating…

Declaration by the U.S. Ambassador on the current political situation in Ecuador

17 May, 2023 | News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador

Quito, May 17, 2023 The U.S. Government respects the internal and constitutional processes of Ecuador. We will continue to work with the constitutional government, civil…

The U.S. Government announced the financial closure of the largest debt exchange for marine conservation...

9 May, 2023 | Commercial Affairs, News, U.S. & Ecuador

In addition, last week, the United States allocated $150 million for the expansion and modernization of the shipping container port of Puerto Bolívar in El…

Daniel Sánchez-Bustamante, Director de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) en el Ecuador, durante el lanzamiento del programa PODER.

The U.S. Embassy launches new program to support women business leaders

9 May, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies

With $2M in funding, the program will scale up the businesses of women from traditionally marginalized communities, through business training, mentoring, and access to a…

U.S. Government Celebrates Environmental Protection on Earth Day

21 April, 2023 | News

The United States has invested more than $50 million in new environmental programs in Ecuador since 2022.   Quito, April 21, 2023. In recognition of…

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Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni 2023

14 April, 2023 | Culture, News, U.S. & Ecuador

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador Public Affairs Section (PAS) Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni  Funding Opportunity Title:     …

Ecuadorian and U.S. Authorities during the ceremony to donate tools to support communities affected by the earthquake and floods in El Oro and Guayas.

The United States Aids Disaster Victims in Ecuador

14 April, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

The tools donated to the Risk Management Secretariat (SNGRE) will provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake and floods in El Oro and Guayas.…

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Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Guayaquil

13 April, 2023 | Alert

Location: Guayaquil Event:  The U.S. Mission to Ecuador has received credible information that criminals may be planning to conduct bombings in multiple unknown locations around Guayaquil the…

Ecuadorian and U.S. Authorities at the bomb suit donation ceremony for the National Police.

The U.S. Government donated five protective bomb suits to the National Police, valued at $245,000

5 April, 2023 | Guayaquil, News

The suits are highly protective against explosions, shockwaves, shrapnel, impact, heat, and fire.  Guayaquil, April 5, 2023. The U.S. Government donated five protective bomb suits…

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to Visit Ecuador and Meet with President Lasso

27 March, 2023 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

  The U.S. Representative to the United Nations will also meet with members of civil society and other members of the Ecuadorian government to discuss…

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Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Guayaquil (March 17, 2023)

18 March, 2023 | Alert

​Location: Guayaquil, Babahoyo, and Quevedo. Event:  Local authorities are anticipating a temporary increase in gang violence starting as soon as this weekend in Guayaquil, Babahoyo,…

Delegation of U.S. Congressional Representatives visited Quito and met with President Lasso

17 March, 2023 | Commercial Opportunities, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Ecuador

The delegation of eight representatives, two Democrats and six Republicans, also met with other members of the Ecuadorian government to discuss bilateral trade. Quito, March…

Ecuador Joins USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative

13 March, 2023 | Ambassador, News, U.S. Agencies

Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency welcomed Ecuador as its 16th partner under the Global Procurement Initiative (GPI). Under this partnership, USTDA will…

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U.S. Embassy Invites English Teachers from Public Schools to Apply to the Ecuador Habla Inglés...

10 March, 2023 | Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges

The seventh open call for applications for Ecuador Habla Inglés will be open until April 9.   Quito, March 10, 2023.  The U.S. Government invites English…

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador

10 March, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens Weather Alert March 10, 2023 Location:   Nationwide Event:  Ecuador’s National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology issued an alert March 8 advising residents…

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