U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
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US allocates over $40 million for development projects in Ecuador
The United States and Ecuador have formalized an agreement that will allocate more than $40 million to support community development projects in Ecuador.
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EducationUSA Fair returns with events planned for Quito and Guayaquil
The United States Government is inviting students interested in undergraduate and graduate programs to the EducationUSA Fair.
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US funds $123K project to preserve Manabí archaeological site
The United States government has announced funding of $123,000 for the preservation of Cerro de Hojas Jaboncillo, an archaeological site in Manabí, Ecuador.
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U.S. Social Security Administration plans federal benefits visit to Ecuador
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Social Security Administration will be visiting Ecuador from September 11 to 15, 2023.
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U.S., Ecuador extend cooperation on counternarcotics and law enforcement
In a recent ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials from the United States and Ecuador extended their cooperation agreement for another decade.
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Consulate offers services in Cuenca for passport applications and notarizations
Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will be available in Cuenca to provide notarial services and accept passport applications on September 6 and 7, 2023.
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United States supports economic growth through major investments in Ecuador
Scott Nathan, the Executive Director of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), recently concluded a visit to Ecuador.
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Peace Corps Volunteers begin service in Ecuador focusing on health and youth development
The United States has marked the swearing-in of 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Ecuador.
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US supports sustainable fishing efforts in Ecuador with $11.9 million contribution
The United States has pledged financial support to combat illegal fishing practices affecting sharks and rays in Ecuadorian waters through the Habla Tiburón project.
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US launches GIRA program to aid indigenous communities in Ecuador
The United States Government has initiated the Indigenous Governance against Risks and Threats (GIRA) program to assist indigenous communities in Ecuador.
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US and Ecuador sign memorandum to boost security collaboration
The United States and Ecuador have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing security collaboration.
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U.S.-Ecuador Fulbright scholarships awarded to 19 professionals
The U.S. Government celebrated the Fulbright Scholarship award ceremony in Quito on June 9, 2023.
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US extends aid agreement with Ecuador; launches Amazon conservation initiative
The United States and Ecuador have agreed to extend their Development Assistance Agreement, continuing bilateral collaboration on projects led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Smithsonian returns ancestral remains to Ecuadorian indigenous communities
Representatives from the Smithsonian Museum, Ecuador's National Institute of Cultural Heritage (INPC), Ministry of Culture, and the U.S. Diplomatic Mission have celebrated the return of ancestral remains to three indigenous communities in Ecuador.
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US pledges continued cooperation with Ecuador amid political changes
The United States government has expressed its respect for the internal and constitutional processes of Ecuador.
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U.S.-backed debt swap supports marine conservation efforts in Galapagos
The United States Government, in collaboration with several financial and environmental organizations, has finalized the largest debt exchange for marine conservation in the Galapagos Islands.
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U.S. Embassy launches new program supporting female entrepreneurs in Ecuador
The United States Embassy in Ecuador has announced the launch of the Economic Reactivation for Women and SMEs (PODER) program.
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U.S. invests $50M in Ecuadorian environmental programs ahead of Earth Day
The United States has invested over $50 million in new environmental programs in Ecuador since 2022.
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US provides tools for disaster relief in Ecuador's El Oro and Guayas
The United States has provided assistance to Ecuador by donating tools to aid communities affected by the recent earthquake and floods in El Oro and Guayas provinces.
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U.S. donates bomb suits worth $245K to Ecuador's National Police
The U.S. Government has donated five protective bomb suits to the National Police of Ecuador, with a total value of $245,000.