Release Date: October 5, 2023 WASHINGTON – In keeping with our commitment to enforce our immigration laws, and to continue strengthening the consequences for those who cross our border unlawfully, the United States is announcing today that it will resume direct repatriations of Venezuelan nationals who cross our border unlawfully and do not establish a legal …
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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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At the ceremony, 19 fellows from the class of 2023 were awarded scholarships in a wide range of academic disciplines. Quito, June 9, 2023. The U.S. Government, through its flagship international educational exchange program, held the Fulbright scholarship award ceremony yesterday, in which 19 scholarships were awarded to Ecuadorian professionals with a wide range of …
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Both countries extended the Development Assistance Agreement, and launched the SELVA project today, which focuses on the conservation of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Quito, June 7, 2023. The United States and Ecuador celebrated two major advances in pursuing their shared national development interests today, jointly agreeing to extend and continue bilateral collaboration within the framework of …
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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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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 support the development of high-quality infrastructure in Ecuador by funding best value training and technical assistance for the country’s public procurement officials. The GPI program will be carried out in …
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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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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 Julia Taft Refugee Fund. Proposals may be submitted by non-governmental organizations working in refugee protection and assistance in Ecuador. The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is meant to meet one-time, low-cost gaps …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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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, …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Around the world, violence against women harms not only millions of women and girls every year, but also their communities and families. Violence against women, whether in the workforce, the home, a school environment, or as a result of conflict or crisis, is never acceptable. The United States recognizes the …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan led the U.S. delegation to a ministerial-level meeting of the Rio Treaty on September 23 in New York, NY, convened by the state parties. This meeting discussed regional next steps to address the worsening crisis in Venezuela; the previous time the OAS convened this meeting was to discuss …
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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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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 15, 2019 REMARKS USAID Administrator Mark Green’s Participation in a Press Availability Following MoU Signing with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister José Valencia Amores May 15, 2019 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Quito, Ecuador FOREIGN MINISTER VALENCIA: (In Spanish) MODERATOR: (In Spanish) ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Remarks Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo On U.S. Latin American Policy April 12, 2012 Casa Piedra Vitacura, Chile **UNEDITED/DRAFT** GUAZZOTTI: Good afternoon. On behalf of the Chilean North American Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Chile, I would like to welcome you all to this important event in honor of the visit of the Secretary …
Read More» U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of International Conservation International Affairs Latin America Regional Program Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number:15.640 Funding Opportunity Number: F19AS00097 Submission Deadline: 23:59 PM ET 12 April 2019 Description: USFWS will support local, national and transnational activities to reduce removal of wildlife and plants (including timber) from natural ecosystems …
Read More» Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 23, 2019 Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the Interim President of Venezuela. In its role as the only legitimate branch of government duly elected by the Venezuelan people, the National Assembly invoked the country’s constitution to …
Read More» Statement by Secretary POMPEO January 23, 2019 The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s constitution and supported by the National Assembly, in restoring democracy to Venezuela. As President Trump said, “The people of …
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 …
Read More» Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals.
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________ For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING SPOKESPERSON April 10, 2017 The United States views with grave concern the Venezuelan government’s actions to bar Miranda State Governor Henrique Capriles—a prominent, democratically-elected member of Venezuela’s political opposition and former presidential candidate—from participating in the country’s public …
Read More» The United States condemns the Venezuelan Supreme Court’s March 29 decision to usurp the powers of the democratically elected National Assembly. This rupture of democratic and constitutional norms greatly damages Venezuela’s democratic institutions and denies the Venezuelan people the right to shape their country’s future through their elected representatives. We consider it a serious setback …
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