Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Guayaquil (March 17, 2023)
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
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
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…
U.S. Embassy Invites English Teachers from Public Schools to Apply to the Ecuador Habla Inglés...
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…
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
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…
The United States Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality on Women’s Day
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.…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
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,…
The U.S. Government provided the Geophysical Institute volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor the...
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
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…
U.S. Government organized workshop on preventing illicit trafficking of cultural property
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),…
COVID-19 Information
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
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…
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General Guayaquil
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…
Alert: 2023 Local Elections
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…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
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…
Notice of Funding Opportunity 2023
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…
Funding Opportunity: Julia Taft Refugee Fund 2023
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…
DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional...
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…
