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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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        • El Embajador Chapman observa la descarga de donaciones de emergencia para la zona del terremotoUnited States Earthquake Assistance Reaches $5.45 million
        • 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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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…

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

29 December, 2022 | Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

In addition to the celebration of the 15th anniversary, the 2022 Youth Ambassadors graduated and presented results from the projects they have implemented in their…

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Government of Ecuador Regularization Process

28 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Citizen Services

Event: The Ecuadorian government introduced the first phase of its registration and regularization program for Venezuelan citizens on September 1. This first phase allows Venezuelan…

Readout of President Biden’s meeting with President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador

20 December, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

December 19, 2022 – From the White House Briefing Room President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador at the…

Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Trip to Quito, Ecuador

19 December, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

  Release Date: December 10, 2022 QUITO – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Ecuador’s capital Quito from December 7th through 8th to meet with senior…

Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Guillermo Lasso...

19 December, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

December 16, 2022 President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador to the White House on December 19, 2022. Special Presidential Advisor Chris…

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Health Alert: Ecuador Reinstates Mask Requirement for Indoor Spaces

8 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services

Message for U.S. Citizens Health Alert: Ecuador Reinstates Mask Requirement for Indoor Spaces December 8, 2022 Location:  Ecuador Event:  Ecuador’s Emergency Operations Committee reinstated a nationwide…

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COVID-19 Information

8 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services

Last updated: 12/08/2022 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…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Adventure Travel

7 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Message for U.S. Citizens Adventure Travel December 5, 2022 Date:  December 5, 2022 Location:  Nationwide Event:  U.S. citizen tourists should exercise caution prior to engaging in…

Secretary Mayorkas to Travel to Ecuador and Colombia

6 December, 2022 | News, Press Releases

WASHINGTON – From December 7th through 10th, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will travel to Quito, Ecuador and Bogotá, Colombia to meet with…

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U.S. Social Security Administration – Regional Federal Benefits Unit December 5-9, 2022 –...

22 November, 2022 | Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services

Event: The U.S. Embassy in Quito and the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil are pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit…

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U.S. Government Trained National Police and Prosecutors in Post-Explosion Investigations

18 November, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

The objective was to provide basic techniques to investigate crime scenes where an explosive device detonated.   Quito, November 18, 2022.  The Government of the United…

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

17 November, 2022 | Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

The U.S. Government funded the participation of 12 American artists from Manual Cinema, who will perform a version of Frankenstein. Loja, November 17, 2022. The…

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Joint Statement of the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue

16 November, 2022 | News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE November 16, 2022 Joint Statement of the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue…

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U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Political Affairs to Visit Quito

15 November, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador

Under Secretary Victoria Nuland will lead an Expanded Bilateral Political Dialogue meeting with President Lasso and Foreign Minister Holguin and will sign the Open Skies…

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