U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
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US embassy outlines process for diplomatic and official visas
The United States Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, has outlined the process for obtaining diplomatic and official visas.
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US commits additional $39M for development projects in Ecuador
The United States and Ecuador have formalized an additional $39 million in funding under the Development Assistance Agreement (DOAG).
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U.S.-Ecuador boost cooperation on maritime security during Admiral Fagan's visit
Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, visited Quito on September 19, 2024, to discuss maritime operations and enhance cooperation with Ecuador.
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Department of State launches updated Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
The Department of State has unveiled a revamped version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) on September 16, 2024.
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USCIS opens new field office in Quito
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has inaugurated a new field office in Quito, Ecuador.
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U.S citizens abroad urged to participate in absentee voting week
Voter registration deadlines in the United States differ by state, with some requiring registration 30 days before an election. U.S. citizens living overseas are encouraged to check the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website for specific...
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USTR delegation visits Quito for ministerial meeting on Americas partnership
A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, led by Ambassador Katherine Tai, visited Quito this week.
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Blinken highlights US-Ecuador partnership on National Day
On August 10, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement in recognition of Ecuador's National Day.
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U.S. introduces tool to assess illegal gold mining impact in Amazon
The United States Government recently introduced the Illegal Gold Mining Impact Calculator in Quito, aiming to highlight the economic, social, and environmental impacts of illegal gold mining.
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Arthur W. Brown takes role as new U.S. ambassador to Ecuador
The new U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, Arthur W. Brown, has arrived in Quito to lead the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in both Quito and Guayaquil.
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U.S. delivers military aid worth $3.1 million to Ecuador
Representatives from the United States Embassy in Ecuador have delivered $3.1 million worth of equipment and infrastructure support to the Ecuadorian Armed Forces.
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U.S. Embassy announces funding opportunity for projects countering irregular migration in Ecuador
The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador's Public Diplomacy Section, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at countering irregular migration in Ecuador.
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US sanctions target Ecuador's largest drug trafficking group
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ecuador's Los Lobos Drug Trafficking Organization and its leader, Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, also known as "Pipo."
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US promotes leadership among Ecuadorian youth through baseball initiative
The United States Mission in Ecuador has launched the "Pitching for Change" program, aimed at fostering leadership and cultural exchange among young people from vulnerable sectors through baseball.
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US promotes child online safety with iGuardian project in Ecuador
The United States is actively promoting online safety for children in Ecuador, coinciding with Children's Day.
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U.S. Mission offers grants for democracy projects targeting Ecuadorian youth
The U.S. Mission to Ecuador has announced a funding opportunity aimed at promoting democratic values among the youth in Ecuador.
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U.S. provides field hospitals worth $2.1M to aid landslide-affected Alaus
The United States has delivered two field hospitals to Ecuador's Ministry of Health, with a total value of $2.1 million.
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Former comptroller general of Ecuador convicted for bribery and money laundering
A federal jury in Miami has found Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni, the former Comptroller General of Ecuador, guilty of his involvement in a large-scale international bribery and money laundering operation.
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U.S. Consulate offers services in Cuenca on May 20-21
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil has announced that its representatives will offer notarial and passport services in Cuenca on May 20 and 21, 2024.
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U.S. Mission announces federal benefits services visit to Ecuador
The U.S. Mission in Ecuador has announced that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will be visiting Guayaquil and Quito to provide services related to U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.