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        • Blog SealDFC and the Government of Ecuador Sign Framework Agreement to Support Development, Private Sector Investment
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        • Michael J. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, with a group of Youth Ambassadors during the graduation celebration and of 15 years of the Youth Ambassadors program in Ecuador.Youth Ambassadors, a U.S. cultural exchange program, celebrated 15 years in Ecuador
        • Manual Cinema will present a multimedia show that imaginatively combines shadow puppets, cinematic techniques, sound effects and live music.A group of artists from the United States will inaugurate the Loja Festival of Performing Arts today
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        • Michael J. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, and Dr. Florinella Muñoz, Rector of the National Polytechnic School, at the donation event of volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor the Cotopaxi Volcano.The U.S. Government provided the Geophysical Institute volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor the Cotopaxi Volcano
        • El Embajador Todd Chapman participa en la entrega de ayuda para las víctimas del terremoto en EcuadorCurrent Report on U.S. Assistance to Ecuador Following April 16 Earthquake
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        • El Embajador Todd Chapman participa en la entrega de ayuda para las víctimas del terremoto en EcuadorCurrent Report on U.S. Assistance to Ecuador Following April 16 Earthquake
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Delegation of U.S. Congressional Representatives visited Quito

Delegation of U.S. Congressional Representatives visited Quito

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Ecuador Joins USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative

Ecuador Joins USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative

Ecuador Habla Inglés Program

Ecuador Habla Inglés Program

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

The United States reaffirms its commitment to gender equality

The United States reaffirms its commitment to gender equality

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The U.S. Government provided the Geophysical Institute volcanic surveillance equipment

The U.S. Government provided the Geophysical Institute volcanic surveillance equipment

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  • Delegation of U.S. Congressional Representatives visited Quito
  • Ecuador Joins USTDA’s Global Procurement Initiative
  • Ecuador Habla Inglés Program
  • The United States reaffirms its commitment to gender equality
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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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The United States Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality on Women’s Day

8 March, 2023 | News, Press Releases

As part of the commemoration of Women’s Month, the program “Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Advancement” (POWER) is open for new applications until March 31.…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador

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

Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert March 7, 2023 Location:  Quito Event: Multiple social organizations have called for demonstrations March 8 in Quito. In the past,…

Michael J. Fitzpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, and Dr. Florinella Muñoz, Rector of the National Polytechnic School, at the donation event of volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor the Cotopaxi Volcano.

The U.S. Government provided the Geophysical Institute volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor the...

2 March, 2023 | Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

The equipment, valued at approximately $190,000, will be installed on the near and outer sides of the Cotopaxi Volcano.  Quito, May 2, 2023.  The U.S.…

Ambassador’s Statement

24 February, 2023 | Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

Ambassador’s Statement One-year Anniversary of Russia’s War Against the People of Ukraine Today, marks one year since Russia launched its unprovoked, premeditated, and unjustified full-scale…

Participants during a simulation of a crime scene at a cultural heritage site

U.S. Government organized workshop on preventing illicit trafficking of cultural property

17 February, 2023 | Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies

Quito, February 17, 2023. The Government of the United States, in collaboration with the Government of Ecuador and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ),…

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COVID-19 Information

17 February, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Last updated: 02/17/2023 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For…

U.S. Government Announces New Higher Education Partnerships between the U.S. and Ecuador

15 February, 2023 | Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges

Three Ecuadorian universities won the 100K Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant.   Quito, February 15, 2023. The U.S. Government and Partners of the Americas…

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Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Guayaquil

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

Location: Nationwide, Ecuador Event: The Ecuadorian National Police received 35 reports of kidnapping for ransom in 2022. Most of those reports originated from Guayas and…

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Alert: 2023 Local Elections

3 February, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens Alert: 2023 Local Elections February 5, 2023 Location:  Nationwide Event:  Ecuadorian citizens and residents will head to the polls February 5 to…

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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity

27 January, 2023 | Fact Sheets, News

Newly announced initial partners represent about 90 percent of the Western Hemisphere’s GDP January 27, 2023, White House Briefing Room. At the opening ceremony of…

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Notice of Funding Opportunity 2023

17 January, 2023 | Culture, News, U.S. & Ecuador

The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy in Quito and U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, are…

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Funding Opportunity: Julia Taft Refugee Fund 2023 

10 January, 2023 | Human Rights, News, U.S. Agencies

The U.S. Mission in Ecuador, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals for the…

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DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional...

5 January, 2023 | News, Official Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Release Date: January 5, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to prepare for the end of…

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