Evento: Las autoridades locales anticipan un aumento temporal de la violencia de las pandillas a partir de este fin de semana en Guayaquil, Babahoyo y Quevedo. Los transeúntes podrían verse afectados. Las áreas de Guayaquil con mayor probabilidad de ser impactadas son Nueva Prosperina, Durán, Sur de Guayaquil y la Cárcel del Litoral. Tenga cuidado …
Para leer más» Ubicación: A nivel nacional, Ecuador Evento: La Policía Nacional de Ecuador recibió 35 reportes de secuestro extorsivo en 2022. La mayoría de esos reportes se originaron en las provincias de Guayas y Manabí. El secuestro por rescate implica que los perpetradores mantengan a sus víctimas en contra de su voluntad hasta que se pague un …
Para leer más» Ubicación: Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Esmeraldas y Duran Evento: Desde la madrugada del 1 de noviembre, grupos delictivos transnacionales y bandas locales han atacado varios recintos gubernamentales y públicos en Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo y Durán. Los delincuentes han llevado a cabo ataques en varias estaciones de policía y gasolineras, estación de autobuses, …
Para leer más» Evento: El Gobierno de Ecuador declaró del 1 al 30 de noviembre Estado de Emergencia para las provincias de Guayas y Esmeraldas en respuesta a los recientes ataques coordinados por parte de grupos criminales transnacionales y pandillas locales. La orden permite al gobierno aumentar la presencia policial en las provincias afectadas e impone un toque …
Para leer más» Ubicación: Guayaquil y Esmeraldas Evento: Grupos criminales transnacionales y pandillas locales llevaron a cabo una serie de crímenes violentos en Guayaquil y Esmeraldas durante la noche del 1 de noviembre, incluido el asesinato de dos policías y el intento de asesinato de otros dos. Los asaltantes detonaron explosivos en al menos once lugares, apuntando indiscriminadamente …
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El Consulado General de los Estados Unidos en Guayaquil se complace en anunciar que representantes de nuestra oficina ofrecerán servicios de notaría y aceptarán solicitudes de pasaportes estadounidenses en la ciudad de Cuenca el martes, 30 de agosto y miércoles, 31 de agosto del 2022. Donde: Abraham Lincoln Center Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez …
Para leer más» La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Quito y el Consulado General de los Estados Unidos en Guayaquil se complacen en anunciar que representantes de la Unidad Regional de Beneficios Federales visitarán Quito, Cuenca y Guayaquil del 29 de agosto al 2 septiembre para ofrecer servicios a los beneficiarios o personas con preguntas sobre el …
Para leer más» Departamento de Estado de Los Estados Unidos Oficina de Asuntos Consulares Recomendación de Salud Global 19 de marzo, 2020 El Departamento de Estado aconseja a los ciudadanos estadounidenses que eviten todos los viajes internacionales debido al impacto global del COVID-19. En los países donde las opciones de salidas comerciales permanecen disponibles, los ciudadanos estadounidenses …
Para leer más» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 14, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The Government of Ecuador has confirmed there are 28 cases of COVID-19 in Ecuador to date and has implemented the following travel restrictions. These restrictions could change at any time and with little warning: Beginning Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m., all …
Para leer más» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – February 5, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The Ministry of Health, through analysis by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), confirmed the evening of February 4 that a patient hospitalized with potential symptoms of 2019-novel coronavirus does NOT in fact have the virus. There are currently …
Para leer más» Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – January 7, 2020 Location: General area of U.S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador Event: We have received reports of possible protests in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy for the afternoon of January 7, 2020. The Embassy will be closed for routine services during the afternoon of January …
Para leer más» Security Message – U.S. Mission, Ecuador – January 3, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take Keep …
Para leer más» Demonstration Update – U.S. Mission, Ecuador – October 17, 2019 Location Streets and roads throughout the country, including key routes to the Quito airport, are open. Public transportation and schools have resumed, and stores have reopened and restocked. We recommend that all U.S. citizens continue to exercise increased caution and remain vigilant as demonstrations could …
Para leer más» Crisis Abroad: Be Ready – U.S. Mission, Ecuador, October 16, 2019 Think Ahead Recent events in Ecuador serve as a reminder that crises may occur anywhere at any time. The country is prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and volcano eruptions. The U.S. Mission in Ecuador reminds U.S. citizens of the importance of preparing …
Para leer más» Demonstration Update – U.S. Mission, Ecuador – October 14, 2019 Location The U.S. Mission has received notification that road blockades have been lifted in cities and towns throughout the country, including within Quito, as part of an agreement reached between the Government of Ecuador and protest organizers. Event The Embassy is closely following announcements that …
Para leer más» Demonstration / Travel Alert – U.S. Mission, Ecuador – October 12, 2019 Location The U.S. Mission has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the country, including within the capital Quito, as part of ongoing demonstrations. Event The Embassy continues to receive reports of demonstrations and road blockades in cities and …
Para leer más» Demonstration / Travel Alert – U.S. Mission, Ecuador – October 8, 2019 Location The U.S. Mission has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the country as part of ongoing demonstrations. Event The Embassy continues to receive reports of demonstrations and road blockades in cities and towns throughout the country. There …
Para leer más» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – October 7, 2019 Location The Embassy has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the country as part of ongoing demonstrations. Event Although some transportation unions announced the suspension of their strike October 4, other groups continue to protest. The Embassy continues to …
Para leer más» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – October 5, 2019 Location The Embassy has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the country as part of continued demonstrations. Event Although the transportation unions announced the end of their strike October 4, other groups continue their protests. The Embassy continues to …
Para leer más» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – October 4, 2019 Location The Embassy has received notification that road blockades continue in cities and towns throughout the country as part of the nationwide transportation strike. Event The Embassy continues to receive reports of demonstrations and road blockades in cities and towns throughout the country as …
Para leer más» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – October 3, 2019 Location The Embassy has received notification of multiple road blockades in Quito, Santo Domingo, Cuenca, and Esmeraldas as part of the nationwide transportation strike. Other cities may also be affected. Event The Embassy has received reports of demonstrations and road blockades in and around …
Para leer más» Natural Disaster Alert – U. S. Mission Ecuador (26 June 2018) Location: Sierra Negra Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador Event: According to the Ecuadorian Geographic Institute, on June 26, 2018 the Sierra Negra Volcano began erupting. Rural area habitants have been evacuated to Puerto Villamil as a precaution. The Ecuadorian Geographic Institute has advised visitors to avoid …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Alerta de Seguridad Marzo 16, 2018 Location: City of Borbón, Esmeraldas province, Ecuador Event: An improvised explosive device detonated at an Ecuadorian naval station in Borbón, Ecuador on March 16, 2018. Initial reports state there were no injuries or deaths, but significant damage to the facility. This is in Esmeralda province near …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Bomb Threat Unicornio Shopping Center, Quito October 2, 2017 The U.S. Embassy has learned of a confirmed bomb threat to the Unicornio Shopping Center in Quito. According to police contacts, the shopping center has been evacuated and is being searched by Ecuadorian authorities. All U.S. citizens are …
Para leer más» Estamos gustosos de presentar la edición inaugural del Boletín de Noticias de la Sección de Servicios para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses (ACS). Esta edición contamos con los siguientes artículos: Información sobre Pasaportes, Fotografías e Impuestos Información sobre Zika Alertas y Advertencias de Viaje Servicios para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses en Quito Servicios para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses en Guayaquil Boletín de Noticias, en inglés, de la Sección de Servicios para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses – Misión Consular Ecuador Volumen 1, Edición 1 (PDF – …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Mensaje de Seguridad: Potencial Violencia Relacionada con las Eleccciones (en inglés) 31 de Marzo de 2017 The Ecuadorian presidential election will be held on April 2 and may create the potential for violent protests. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy recommends all U.S. citizens avoid the area near the Consejo Nacional …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Update Insel Air February 7, 2017 This message is to inform U.S. citizens that, effective immediately, U.S. government personnel under Chief of Mission authority in Ecuador are prohibited from using Curaçao-based Insel Air for official travel. This message is an update to a February 3, 2017, security …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Insel Air February 3, 2017 This message is to inform U.S. citizens that U.S. Consulate General Curaçao has temporarily prohibited U.S. Consulate Curacao personnel from flying on Insel Air. The Consulate adopted this policy following an internal review of safety-related considerations. You are receiving this message because …
Para leer más» U.S. Mission, Ecuador Extended State of Emergency in Morona Santiago January 26, 2017 The Government of Ecuador declared a 30-day state of emergency for the province of Morona Santiago on December 14, 2016. On January 12, the government extended the state of emergency for an additional 30 days. We recommend U.S. citizens avoid unnecessary travel …
Para leer más» Safety Message for U.S. Citizens Update on April 16 earthquake April 22, 2016 The U.S. Mission in Ecuador remains committed to assisting U.S. citizens in the aftermath of the April 16 earthquake, and sent a consular assistance team to Manabí this week to locate U.S. citizens needing assistance. Please contact us at EcuadorEmergencyUSC@state.gov if you need assistance, …
Para leer más» Safety Message for U.S. Citizens Update on April 16 earthquake April 19, 2016 The U.S. Mission in Ecuador remains committed to assisting U.S. citizens in the aftermath of the April 16 earthquake. We have sent a Consular Assistance Team to Manabí to provide consular assistance to U.S. citizens, including accounting for U.S. citizens in the area, helping …
Para leer más» Safety Message for U.S. Citizens Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens April 17, 2016 The U.S. Mission is aware of significant damage caused by the April 16 earthquake, and continues to closely monitor the situation. Some areas of the country have been badly damaged and are difficult to reach at this time. All major airports in Ecuador are …
Para leer más» Safety Message for U.S. Citizens Urgent message regarding April 16 earthquake April 17, 2016 We express our condolences on the tragic loss of life resulting from the April 16 earthquake in Ecuador, and our thoughts go out to all those affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in close contact with Ecuadorian authorities. We recommend …
Para leer más» Security Message for U.S. Citizens URGENT: 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake April 16, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Quito would like to inform U.S. citizens throughout Ecuador that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 1858 in northern Ecuador. Some local damage to buildings and possibly to bridges and roadways has been reported in Quito and Guayaquil. Cell phone …
Para leer más» Security Message for U.S. Citizens Updated CDC Zika Guidance March 24, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a revised travel notice for Ecuador regarding the Zika virus . Travel to elevations higher than 2,000 m (6,500 ft) above sea level is considered to have minimal likelihood …
Para leer más» Security Message for U.S. Citizens Crime Advisory March 1, 2016 In light of recent media reports regarding the robbery and murder of two foreign tourists in Montañita, a beach popular with tourists, the U.S. Embassy in Quito and U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil would like to remind U.S. citizens of the critical crime threat present in Ecuador. The …
Para leer más» Security Message for U.S. Citizens Additional Information on Zika Virus January 27, 2016 The U.S. Embassy to Ecuador advises U.S. citizens that the Ecuadorian Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne Zika Virus in various areas of the country. As we reported in our January 15 security message, there is a CDC …
Para leer más» Safety Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus Advisory January 15, 2016 The U.S. Mission in Ecuador informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is upgrading its advisories regarding the Zika Virus . For general information about Zika, please visit the CDC website . To obtain Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) travel notices, call the CDC at 1-800-CDCINFO (1-800-232-4636) …
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