This investment facilitated the renovation of the electrical system and the replacement of the hospital’s air conditioning system. Quito, October 3, 2023. The U.S. Government, in conjunction with Ecuadorian authorities, celebrated the completion of the renovation of the electrical system and the replacement of the air conditioning system at the Shushufindi Basic Hospital in Sucumbíos. …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 3 October, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
During the “Democracy Delivers” event in New York, representatives of the United States Government announced new commitments of more than $13 million for development projects in Ecuador. New York, September 20, 2023. As a complement to the UN General Assembly, the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), held an …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 September, 2023 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases
In a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.S. and Ecuadorian officials formally extended cooperation for the next 10 years. Quito, August 16. The United States and Ecuador today formally extended and expanded cooperation on strengthening the capacity of law enforcement and the justice sector to combat transnational organized crime and bolster security …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 16 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
This delivery of equipment and infrastructure, through U.S. Southern Command, will support maritime interdiction operations along the northern border and associated Amazonian waterways. Orellana, August 3, 2023. Representatives of the United States Embassy in Ecuador delivered $3.1 million of support to units of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces during their visit yesterday to El Coca, in …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 4 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The objective of the “Pitching for Change” program is to promote leadership, respect for diversity, and provide participants with tools to contribute positively to their communities. Quito, August 3, 2023. The United States Mission in Ecuador implemented its “Pitching for Change” program, an initiative that seeks to promote inclusion, leadership, and cultural exchange through …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 3 August, 2023 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Scott Nathan, Executive Director of the DFC, visited Ecuador to meet with government officials, current and potential partners, and private sector executives. Ecuador is the largest DFC market in the Western Hemisphere, with $1.7 billion currently invested. Quito, August 2, 2023. Scott Nathan, Executive Director of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), along …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 2 August, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices
This cooperation agreement establishes a roadmap to implement security and defense capacity development projects based on the priority determined by both governments and does not include a specific economic allocation. Washington D.C., July 20, 2023. The United States and Ecuador signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday at the headquarters of the United States Department of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 July, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
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) to three indigenous communities in Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha. The National Institute of Cultural Heritage (INPC) registered the arrival of the ancestral remains in Ecuador during an official ceremony. The ancestral …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
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 community of business networks. Quito, May 5, 2023. The United States Embassy in Ecuador today launches the Economic Reactivation for Women and SMEs (PODER) program that will support women entrepreneurs, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 9 May, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies | Tags: PODER, WOMEN
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. Guayaquil, April 14, 2023. The Government of the United States delivered tools to the Risk Management Secretariat (SNGRE) to support the Ecuadorian government’s efforts to provide assistance mainly to the …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 14 April, 2023 | Topics: 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 the multilateral priorities shared by the two countries. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, will travel to Ecuador and Costa Rica March 29-31. During her trip, she …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
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 teachers from public schools across the country to apply to the Ecuador Habla Inglés program. The objective of the program is to train and strengthen the skills of English teachers …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 10 March, 2023 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
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. Quito, March 8, 2023. On Women’s Day, the United States Government highlights and reaffirms its commitment to inclusion and equity. Unleashing the talent of women and girls in all …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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. Government invested approximately $190,000 in volcanic monitoring equipment to monitor the Cotopaxi Volcano. In an official ceremony, Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Ambassador of the United States in Ecuador, donated the following …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 2 March, 2023 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
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), organized the “First Workshop on the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property,” which took place Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17 on the USFQ campus. The workshop reached …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 17 February, 2023 | Topics: Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
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 announced three winning grant applications from U.S. and Ecuadorian higher education institutions and training programs. The winners were selected from an open call for applications for the Andean community, and …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 15 February, 2023 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
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 communities. Quito, December 28, 2022. The U.S. Department of State’s Youth Ambassadors cultural exchange program celebrated its 15th anniversary in Ecuador. The program, aimed at outstanding high school students from …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 29 December, 2022 | Topics: Culture, 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 White House to discuss deepening the economic and security partnership between the United States and Ecuador. The leaders discussed strengthening regional economic integration through the bilateral Trade and Investment Council Agreement, as well as the Americas Partnership …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 December, 2022 | Topics: 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 government counterparts and deepen our partnership on critical issues including strengthening cybersecurity, fighting transnational criminal organizations, combatting the movement of illegal narcotics through our hemisphere, and reducing irregular migration. President …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 19 December, 2022 | Topics: 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 Dodd recently met with President Lasso and delivered President Biden’s invitation to meet at the White House. The visit provides an opportunity for the Presidents to consult on a range …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 19 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
WASHINGTON – From December 7th through 10th, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will travel to Quito, Ecuador and Bogotá, Colombia to meet with senior government counterparts, Department and other U.S. government personnel, and members of civil society. Secretary Mayorkas’s visits follow the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas in June and the multinational endorsement …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 December, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 States held two trainings on post-explosion investigations in Guayaquil for select Ecuadorian National Police officers and prosecutors, in coordination with the International Affairs and Cooperation Department of the Attorney General’s …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 18 November, 2022 | Topics: 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 United States is the guest of honor for the seventh edition of the Loja International Festival of Performing Arts 2022 (FIAVL) which begins today with the performance of an innovative …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 17 November, 2022 | Topics: Culture, News, 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 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador. Begin Text: Ecuador and the United States of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, 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 Agreement. Quito, November 15, 2022. Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, will visit Quito tomorrow, where she will lead an Expanded Bilateral Political …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 15 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Locations: Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Esmeraldas, and Duran Event: Since the early-morning hours of November 1, transnational criminal groups and local gangs have attacked several government and public venues in Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo, and Duran. Criminals have conducted attacks on multiple police stations and gas stations, a bus station, and a medical facility. Five Ecuadorian …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 2 November, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Citizen Services
The16 volunteers, of which eight are in the Youth and Family Development program and eight in the Health and Wellness program, will be in the country for two years. Quito, October 27, 2022 – The U.S. Government celebrated the swearing-in of 16 Peace Corps volunteers in Ecuador yesterday, eight of whom are in the Youth …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
A delegation of five senators, two Democrats and three Republicans, will meet with President Lasso, other members of the Ecuadorian government, and members of civil society. Quito, October 19, 2022. A delegation of five U.S. senators, led by Senator Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visits Quito and the …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 19 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The U.S. Embassy, through the U.S. Speaker program, connected the NASA experts with the Ambato branch of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador for their participation at the Conference. Quito, October 17, 2022. Rosa Avalos-Warren and Sandra Cauffman, two American women experts at NASA, will collaborate and participate as speakers in a presentation on “Space taking …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 18 October, 2022 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
General Brown met with Defense Minister Luis Lara, Chief of the Joint Command, Div. Gen. Nelson Proaño of the Armed Forces and with the General Commander of the Ecuadorian Air Force, Brig. Gen. Gabriel Garcia. Quito, October 14, 2022. The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Forces, General CQ Brown Jr., visited Quito …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 14 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
With this renewal, the United States increases its investment in development projects in Ecuador. Quito, August 30, 2022. The U.S. Government today increased its investment to support the implementation of development projects in Ecuador by $19.8 million. Representatives of the U.S. Government signed an amendment to the Development Objective Agreement with the Government of Ecuador …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
From October 5 to November 8, 2022, Ecuadorians can apply to the Diversity Visa Program, that makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas between all eligible countries. There is no fee to enter. Ecuadorian citizens are again eligible to participate in the Diversity Visa program for 2024. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available up to …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 5 October, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas
Innovation expert Cam Houser will be in Quito From September 21-23, as part of the U.S. Speaker Program. Quito, September 20, 2022. The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador invites entrepreneurs to register by tomorrow, September 21, for a workshop on innovation and how to build a post-pandemic business. This talk is part of the U.S. Speaker …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador
Equipment valued at $730,000 delivered to the Jungle Brigade 19 “Napo” of the Ecuadorian Army, which is located in a high-risk area. Quito, September 16, 2022. The Government of the United States delivered military equipment valued at $730,000 to the 19th Jungle Brigade “Napo” of the Ecuadorian Army, in the province of Orellana. Among the …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 16 September, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Ecuador
Quito, September 9, 2022. General Laura Richardson, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom), will visit Ecuador next week for bilateral and regional meetings on security cooperation in the context of the South American Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC), which this year will be organized by Ecuador. The main objective of SOUTHDEC is to promote dialogue among …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 9 September, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
This regional project encourages greater protection of cultural heritage. Quito, August 8, 2022. The United States Government presented the grand opening of the “Touring the Qhapaq Ñan – the Andean Road System” virtual tours, a regional project that encourages greater protection of cultural heritage along the Andean roadways, by telling the stories of people and …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 August, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The delegation discussed bilateral relations and strengthening democratic institutions. Quito, April 11, 2022. A delegation of U.S. Members of Congress from the House Democracy Partnership, led by Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) visited Quito. The Members of Congress discussed bilateral relations and strengthening democratic institutions with President Guillermo Lasso …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 11 April, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador
Ecuador is part of the Andean Region ICT Infrastructure Project Opportunities Guide, which highlights 24 information and communications technology infrastructure projects valued at more than $3.3 billion in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Quito, November 9, 2021. In recognition of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference ‘COP26,’ the U.S. government is pleased to highlight U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 9 November, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Corruption threatens the stability of countries and the security of their citizens. Corruption prevents economic growth, undermines human rights and democracy, and destroys trust in the judiciary and other public institutions. Corruption facilitates transnational crime and undermines citizen safety. No one country can fight these issues alone – however, we can succeed in making our people safer …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 12 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
From October 6 to November 9, 2021, Ecuadorians can apply to the Diversity Visa Program that makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas between all eligible countries. There is no fee to enter. Ecuadorian citizens are again eligible to participate in the Diversity Visa program for 2023. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available up …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
The delegation also participated in the signing of a $150 million loan by the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) with Ecuador’s Produbanco, benefitting small and medium enterprises and women entrepreneurs. Quito, September 28, 2021. As part of the United States of America’s contributions to the G7’s Build Back Better World initiative, highlighted by President Biden …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 28 September, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Quito, September 14, 2021. Admiral Craig S. Faller, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, visited Ecuador today to sign the Cooperative Situational Information Integration System (CSII), a regional information-sharing memorandum of understanding to combat narcotrafficking by facilitating the timely sharing of suspected illicit trafficking activities. The memorandum of understanding will help increase Ecuadorian security and also supports …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 14 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
Quito, August 27, 2021 – The U.S. Department of State today announced the allocation of $5.8 million in additional funds for use by the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador for its cooperation with Ecuadorian justice sector and law enforcement authorities to counter transnational crime and narcotics trafficking. The financial support was officially recognized in a ceremony …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
U.S. and Ecuador Mark Entry into Force of Protocols Relating to Trade Rules and Transparency Quito, August 12, 2021– Today, representatives of the United States and Ecuador marked the entry into force of the Protocol to the Trade and Investment Council Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
One of the objectives of this visit was to strengthen scientific collaboration between the United States and Ecuador. The technical advice will be used to inform decisions to mitigate the regressive erosion of the Coca River. Quito, August 2, 2021. A delegation of specialists from the United States Army Corps of Engineers last week made …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 4 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
Bipartisan delegation of U.S. Senators visited Quito to meet with President Guillermo Lasso, other members of the Ecuadorian government, National Assembly leaders, and members of the business community and civil society The delegation was in Quito to discuss environment, economic, security, narcotrafficking, and migration issue Quito, July 7, 2021. A bipartisan delegation of U.S. Senators, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 7 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
The second shipment, with the other one million doses, will arrive in three weeks. Quito, July 1, 2021. The Government of the United States is donating two million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Ecuador. The first shipment of one million vaccines arrived today, and the second shipment will arrive in three weeks. This …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The Government United States will donate 2 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Ecuador. The first delivery will arrive this week. This direct donation is a testament to the strong relations between the United States and Ecuador. The donation is part of the Biden-Harris Administrations’ efforts to support international vaccination efforts to save …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 30 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing, Announcing Allocation Plan for the First 25 Million Doses to be Shared Globally As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States will be an arsenal of vaccines for …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2021 President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Ecuador to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Guillermo Lasso Mendoza President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Ecuador to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Guillermo Lasso Mendoza on …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Beginning May 8, 2021, Ecuadorians who applied for the Diversity Visa Program 2022 (DV-2022) will be able to verify if their entrance was selected. Each year, the diversity visa program makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas, among all of the eligible countries. Quito, May 8, 2021 Beginning May 8, 2021, DV-2022 entrants will …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 May, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador, Visas
Quito, April 27, 2021– Today, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Michael J. Fitzpatrick and Ecuador’s Minister of Government Gabriel Martinez signed an agreement that will create two specially trained units within the Ecuadorian Judicial Police, one in Quito and one in Guayaquil, which are expected to be operative by the end of this year. These units will work with the U.S. Mission …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate Guillermo Lasso on his election as the next President of Ecuador. We also extend our congratulations to the Ecuadorian people for exercising their right to select their leadership, especially during these uniquely challenging times. Our partnership with Ecuador is based on our fundamental values, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the people of the United States, I wish the citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru successful elections on April 11 that are fair, free, accessible, and peaceful. As we strive to protect and strengthen democracies, we must recognize that free and fair elections for all citizens are only one step in the …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, Western Hemisphere
Quito, March 29, 2021– U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Michael J. Fitzpatrick met separately over the past week with both candidates for the presidency of Ecuador, Andrés Arauz (UNES) and Guillermo Lasso (CREO). The meetings provided opportunities to exchange views on the challenges facing both the United States and Ecuador, as well as to discuss potential …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Standard Visas for Business & Tourism Will Be Valid for 10 Years Quito, March 26, 2021—The period of validity for new U.S. tourist and business visas (categories B1 and B2) issued to Ecuadorian applicants will increase from five years to 10 years, effective April 8th. U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Michael J. Fitzpatrick made the announcement today when meeting with Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Antonio Mejía Dalmau. This achievement, which will benefit hundreds of thousands of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, Visas
The United States congratulates presidential candidates Andrés Arauz and Guillermo Lasso, who are to participate in Ecuador’s run-off election. Ecuador’s democratic institutions have confirmed the results of the first-round election in accordance with their constitutional responsibilities and the country’s laws. We also recognize the campaign run by Yaku Pérez and those who supported that historic effort, as well …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador
JOINT STATEMENT United States and Ecuador Convene Third Bilateral Consular and Migration Dialogue December 11, 2020 The United States and Ecuador convened the third Bilateral Consular and Migration Dialogue on December 11, 2020, in accordance with the June 2018 commitment between Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to expand bilateral dialogue …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 11 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, Visas
Due to the effects of the pandemic, the U.S. Mission to Ecuador is currently unable to process most routine, non-immigrant visa applications, including those for first time B (tourist) visa applications. However, our consular sections are processing nonimmigrant visa renewals and emergency appointments, and the Consulate General in Guayaquil continues to process a limited number …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Guayaquil, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas
12/08/2020 Today, the United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, and Ecuador Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries, Iván Ontaneda, signed a new Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency. This Protocol updates the U.S.- Ecuador Trade and Investment Council Agreement (TIC) with four new annexes comprising state-of-the-art provisions on Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, and Ecuador Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries, Iván Ontaneda, are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency. This agreement is the latest concrete result of the close relationship between Ecuador and the United States under the leadership of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Office of the United States Trade Representative Joint Statement of the United States-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council 11/19/2020 On November 10, the United States and Ecuador held the third meeting of the United States-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council (TIC). The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Nemelka, and the Ecuadorian …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE November 13, 2020 Joint Statement of the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ecuador. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo welcomed Foreign Minister Luis Gallegos; Minister …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a technical assistance grant to Ecuador’s National Electricity Operator (CENACE) that will enhance the real-time management of the country’s electricity grid and improve the stability and reliability of its power supply network. “Ecuador has ambitious plans to expand its transmission network and interconnections with Colombia …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Statement on the Use of Fraudulent Diplomatic Identifications The Embassy is aware of the use of fraudulent diplomatic IDs in Ecuador, falsely representing individuals as being employed by the U.S. Government. The Embassy is also aware of a number of Embassy personnel having been stopped while driving in Quito in recent months; in several of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador
USAID delivers additional 200 ventilators to the Ministry of Public Health, as the U.S. Embassy announces historic material and financial assistance in other areas Quito, August 05, 2020. Delivering on President Trump’s pledge to President Moreno and the Ecuadorian people, the United States today delivered 200 latest-generation ventilators and supporting equipment to help Ecuador respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and save lives. At a ceremony at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick presented the donation …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 2, 2020 The People’s Republic of China subsidizes the world’s largest commercial fishing fleet, which routinely violates the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states, fishes without permission, and overfishes licensing agreements. Given this unfortunate record of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, rule-breaking, and willful environmental degradation, it is more important than ever that the international community …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 2 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Quito, 04 July 2020. The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated a first shipment of 50 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Ecuador to assist its fight against COVID-19. The donation, which arrived at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport July 3rd, delivers on President Trump’s offer to President Lenin Moreno of these critically …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
To commemorate World Refugee Day, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Michael J. Fitzpatrick reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to helping migrants, refugees, and host communities Quito, June 20, 2020–On the occasion of World Refugee Day, U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Michael J. Fitzpatrick reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to protecting and assisting migrants and refugees worldwide. The United States …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 20 June, 2020 | Topics: Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
“Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Lenín Moreno of the Republic of Ecuador to discuss ways their governments can cooperate closely to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. President Trump offered to provide critical resources that will assist the Government of Ecuador’s healthcare system deliver life-saving services to its citizens. President Trump also expressed …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: americans back to usa, covid19, ecuador, repatriation, usa
Department of State’s Global Effort to Bring Americans Home Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Fact Sheet February 12, 2020 United States Bolsters Ties with Ecuador; Improves Prosperity, Security, and Democracy President Donald J. Trump and President Lenin Moreno took great strides to expand the growing positive bilateral relationship at their meeting on February 12, 2020. They agreed to joint measures to strengthen economic, security, and cultural ties to ensure …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2020 Joint Statement from the President of the United States and the President of the Republic of Ecuador Today, President Donald J. Trump met with the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, signaling the historic turn in bilateral ties between our two …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2020 Oval Office 2:42 P.M. EST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s great to be with the President of Ecuador — and it’s one of the most beautiful countries in the world — and perhaps equally as important, and maybe even more importantly, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 12 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador | Tags: Donald J. Trump, ecuador white house, president ecuador, trump, white house
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the Visit of His Excellency Lenin Moreno Garcés, President of the Republic of Ecuador President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome President Lenin Moreno Garcés and First Lady Rocio González de Moreno of the …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Where: Abraham Lincoln Center Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez Cuenca When: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, by …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Quito, December 18, 2019—To fight the global and regional challenge of human trafficking, Ecuador launched its Anti-TIP National Action Plan (2019-2030), funded with contributions from the United States Department of State, on December 18. Minister of Government María Paula Romo, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission, José Iván Dávalos, and U.S. Ambassador to …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson October 28, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno today. Secretary Pompeo assured him of the United States’ continued support for his commitment to democratic practices, and for economic reforms to …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 28 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 11, 2019 United States Response to Protests in Ecuador The United States supports President Moreno and the Government of Ecuador’s efforts to institutionalize democratic practices and implement needed economic reforms. We are aware and monitoring claims of external actor involvement in these demonstrations. We recognize the difficult decisions …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Ecuador
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS July 20, 2019 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo And Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno At a Press Availability July 20, 2019 Hilton Hotel Guayaquil, Ecuador SECRETARY POMPEO: Great. Gracias. Thank you. Mr. President, it’s an honor for me to be here in Ecuador …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson July 16, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Puerto Rico, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, and Florida Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Salvador, El Salvador July …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State
MANTA, Ecuador – The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Manta, Ecuador for the first mission stop of the 2019 deployment, June 26. While in Manta, U.S. service members and medical professionals will work alongside partner and host nation medical professionals to provide much-needed medical assistance in communities with urgent health care needs, …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
Embassy Quito Press Release May 22, 2019 BILATERAL EXPANDED POLITICAL DIALOGUE JOINT STATEMENT Following the visit of the Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, to Ecuador in June 2018, the Bilateral Expanded Political Dialogue between Ecuador and the United States of America took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 23 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
New Cooperation Agreements between the United States and Ecuador During the May 22-23 visit of Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale to Ecuador, the United States and Ecuador agreed to expanded cooperation to advance mutual interests in democracy, prosperity, and security. Cultural Patrimony Agreement: The United States and Ecuador signed a memorandum of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
USTDA Reopens in Ecuador ARLINGTON, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced the reopening of its program in Ecuador to support priority infrastructure projects in the transportation, energy, telecommunications and water sectors, as well as increase export opportunities for U.S. companies. USTDA has not been active in the country since 2005. “This …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: Business, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE May 21, 2019 Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale Travels to Ecuador Under Secretary David Hale will travel to Ecuador May 22-23 to strengthen our growing bilateral partnership. He will meet with President Lenin Moreno and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Valencia and launch the new Bilateral Political Dialogue …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 15, 2019 READOUT USAID Administrator Mark Green’s Visit to the Republic of Ecuador The following is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Tom Babington: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green visited Quito, Ecuador May 14-15, 2019. The Administrator met with …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 8, 2019 Media Advisory USAID Administrator Mark Green Travels to Latin America and the Caribbean U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green will travel to Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panamá May 9-15, 2019. On this …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador, U.S. Agencies
Quito, 25 de marzo de 2019.- 38 voluntarios del Cuerpo de Paz Ecuador, del Programa de Enseñanza del Idioma Inglés como Lengua Extranjera (TEFL), prestaron juramento en el Palacio de Cristal. Luego de 10 semanas de capacitación, los voluntarios permanecerán en el país por un período de dos años en los cuales trabajarán en escuelas …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
March 6, 2019 Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a new initiative supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, will equip women with the practical skills needed to …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, Press Releases
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Organization of American States Washington, DC January 24, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much. The United States is a friend of Venezuela and of the Venezuelan people. We have watched Venezuelans suffer for far too long. We know what they know, that the tyranny of the now …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 24 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Special Advisor Suzanne Lawrence of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues visited Ecuador this week to strengthen the operation of the Hague Abduction Convention between the United States and Ecuador. The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, which has been in force between the United States and …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
November 27, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo met on November 26 with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Jose Valencia and Finance Minister Richard Martinez. They reaffirmed their commitment to expand bilateral cooperation on a number of political and economic issues, including through the recently relaunched U.S.-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council. Secretary …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
U.S. Navy Story by Littoral Combat Group One Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) – Sailors assigned to USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) conducted a fisheries patrol exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard and Ecuadorian naval assets in the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 22, 2018. The ship, along with an embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases, Visas
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night’s horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering. As a mark of …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michele Thoren Bond travelled to Ecuador May 16-19 to review consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Quito and the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil. In Quito, Assistant Secretary Bond met with senior Ecuadorian officials to discuss cooperation on international parental child abductions and efforts to strengthen people-to-people ties. En …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 3 June, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Exclude, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas
On April 14, Ambassador Todd Chapman presented his credentials to Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas in a morning ceremony at Palacio de Carondolet. The formal act took place in the Presidents’ Room. After the credentialing ceremony concluded, the Ambassador issued the following statement: I am delighted to have this opportunity to meet with Vice President …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 14 April, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
In a program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, in cooperation with the General Consulate in Guayaquil, the U.S. Collaborative Governance and Citizen’s Participation expert, Cristina Rodriguez, held workshops in Duran, Guayaquil, and Ambato in order to share experiences surrounding the best practices in municipal government, in fundraising, and in innovative ways to provide …
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By U.S. Mission Ecuador | 6 April, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Ecuador
