U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Ecuador
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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.
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US Ambassador visits Ecuador for talks on multilateral priorities
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, is set to visit Ecuador and Costa Rica from March 29 to 31.
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U.S. Congressional representatives visit Ecuador for trade talks
A group of eight U.S. Congressional Representatives, comprising two Democrats and six Republicans, visited Quito to meet with President Lasso and other Ecuadorian government officials.
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Ecuador partners with USTDA for global procurement initiative
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced Ecuador as its 16th partner in the Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).
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Ecuadorian English teachers invited to apply for training program by April 9
The U.S. Government has announced the seventh open call for applications for the Ecuador Habla Inglés program, inviting English teachers from public schools in Ecuador to participate.
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US opens applications for POWER program promoting women's economic advancement
On March 8, 2023, coinciding with Women's Day, the United States Government reiterated its commitment to gender equality.
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U.S. provides volcanic monitoring equipment to Ecuador for Cotopaxi Volcano
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, the U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador, and Dr. Florinella Muñoz, Rector of the National Polytechnic School, participated in a ceremony marking the donation of volcanic surveillance equipment to monitor Cotopaxi Volcano.
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Ambassador addresses one-year anniversary of conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Today marks one year since the onset of Russia's military actions against Ukraine, which have been described as unprovoked and unjustified.
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U.S.-Ecuador workshop addresses illicit trafficking of cultural property
The United States Government, in partnership with the Government of Ecuador and Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), organized a workshop focused on preventing the illicit trafficking of cultural property.
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U.S.-Ecuador higher education partnerships foster innovation through new grants
The U.S. Government, in collaboration with Partners of the Americas, has announced new educational partnerships between the United States and Ecuador.
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Biden-Harris Administration unveils Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
January 27, 2023 - At the Summit of the Americas opening ceremony, President Biden introduced the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.
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U.S. Mission invites proposals for Julia Taft Refugee Fund 2023
The U.S. Mission in Ecuador, alongside the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), has announced a call for proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund.
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DHS announces new border enforcement measures ahead of Title 42 termination
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new measures to prepare for the end of the Title 42 public health order, which is currently subject to multiple court orders.
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Youth Ambassadors mark 15 years of cultural exchange success in Ecuador
The Youth Ambassadors program, a cultural exchange initiative by the U.S. Department of State, recently marked its 15th anniversary in Ecuador.