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 war against Ukraine. The people of Ukraine have displayed incredible courage and determination to defend their freedom, while standing up for global democratic values. The United States and our allies …
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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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On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send warm greetings as you celebrate the 213th anniversary of your declaration of independence. The United States proudly stands with Ecuador, a democratic leader in our hemisphere. Our bilateral relationship grew over the past year as we worked closely to strengthen …
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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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The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the UN Spokesperson Olivia Dalton: This morning, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met with Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso at the presidential palace. It was President Lasso’s first bilateral meeting following his inauguration yesterday. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield congratulated President Lasso on his inauguration after a transparent, free, and fair election, and …
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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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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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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 …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador are pleased to announce the 2020 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) offered to Ecuadorian high school students. The NYSCamp will be held at a facility located in the Monongahela National Forest near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia. The NYSCamp will take place from Monday, June …
Read More» U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Quito and U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy and the Consulate of the United States in Ecuador announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020). …
Read More» 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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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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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 …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY QUITO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: South American Regional Tech Camp: Tech Tools for media and civil society to fight corruption Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-SEC-FY19-01 Date Opened: May 20, 2019 Deadline for Applications: June 20, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Maximum for …
Read More» As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will continue to implement measures to strengthen the economic empowerment of women and girls …
Read More» Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. will travel to Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile February 25-March 3. The Under Secretary will underscore long-standing U.S. support for bilateral priorities and reaffirm U.S. engagement to promote a safe, prosperous, and democratic hemisphere. In Quito, Ecuador on February 25-27, Under Secretary Shannon will meet …
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The Deputy Coordinator of the Office of International Information Programs, Doctor Jonathan Henick, visited Guayaquil, Cuenca, and Quito from July 24 to 26, 2016. Dr. Henick’s visit, part of a tour through South America, marked the highest level visit from the Department’s Office of Public Diplomacy since 2010. Dr. Henick works to develop communication programs …
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