Message for U.S. Citizens
Nationwide State of Emergency
January 16, 2024,
Alert: Nationwide State of Emergency in Ecuador
Location: Nationwide
Event: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared January 8 a nationwide state of emergency for a period of 60 days. He later declared the existence of an “internal armed conflict” and authorized military action against organized criminal gangs across Ecuador following numerous attacks
against private, public, and government institutions. Ecuadorian media report relative calm in major cities and no major attacks since January 13 as security forces continue operations against international organized criminal groups. The last of the 100-plus hostages being held in various prisons have all been released.
The United States Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador remain open and are conducting both routine consular appointments and emergency services for U.S. citizens.
The Ministry of Education announced January 12 that Ecuadorian schools would remain in on-line status through January 17.
The Government of Ecuador announced January 11 that, during the state of emergency, all foreign citizens entering the country via land border crossings from Colombia or Peru are required to present an apostilled certificate showing a lack of criminal record. See Travel.State.Gov for information on how to obtain a criminal record check and apostille from the United States.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador cannot assist citizens crossing a land border in obtaining this required documentation.
The guidance provided in the travel advisory of June 22, 2023 remains valid. U.S. citizen residents and travelers should continue to exercise increased caution throughout the country, should reconsider travel to areas marked as “Level 3,” and should not travel to areas marked as “Level 4” in the advisory. U.S. citizens should comply with all local laws, including the nationwide curfew during the announced state of emergency.
U.S. citizens should be aware that individuals not connected with criminal organizations may use the current conflict to commit crimes of opportunity.
Actions to Take:
Read previous security alerts at ec.usembassy.gov.
Check your flight status for airports in Quito and Guayaquil.
Monitor ECU911 for information on road closures.
Track official communications from the Government of Ecuador for additional information and updates to the State of Emergency.
Follow credible media sources for accurate information on current threats and violent activity.
Review the Travel Advisory
and safety and security information for Ecuador at Travel.State.Gov.
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
+(593)(2) 398-5000
[email protected]
U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador
+(593)(4) 371-7000
[email protected]
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My 2025 NewYears Resolution is more time out on the La G range, zz style, 🎸🥁🎸 cuzz (imho) we gonna dang sure be a needin it🥷🏼if anybody wants to no longer be an outlaw? Call me to join our Qtowne Quito gun club and get legal to tote with a 55hr CCW Course,
now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:
plan on about $300 for to join the gun club,about $200 or up to $300 for the CCW course,about $300 for psyche, psycho and toxico exams,
a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
a 9mm CZ for say $1500.
aprox $80 to $100 for a box of 50rds 9mm FMJ
i see peeps now a days getting legally armed in about a 3-4 months time frame, kinda like a tuff assed visa process!
'Always be prepared' - BSA & SA,
"When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" - Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) Western novelist of ...
(there will be no significant improvement in Ecu until this addressed and resolved once and for all, very similar issues up NA way too, Ecu mini state likes to monkey see monkey doo big brother brothel USSA in so many ways:) 03DEC25- #Ecuador ⚖ 'Life imprisonment! For corrupt judges & lawyers- "...So, let's use the same logic with my "buddies." If as a lawyer you are found guilty of having bribed a judge or prosecutor or you are that judge or prosecutor bribed, it is impossible for us to think that it is coherent that we can once again entrust them with their participation in the system of administration of justice.
A corrupt judge, lawyer or prosecutor must be banned for life from practicing the profession. Let them go out to sweep streets or pass cafes, but in this profession they cannot participate again. Because without Justice there is no State and they have made sure that Ecuador is a failed State.
But I am more radical: I propose that the perpetual inability to practice the profession ...
SUN 23NOV25 The #EcuadorReport Giving Thanks to the Entire Crew at KAT-BAS Club de Tiro #Quito Gun Club - 'Nobody is Coming to Save You!'🦃Have a Happy Thanksgiving 2025🎩-
13NOV25 📑#Ecuador
"There is an agreement between the US and Ecuador on reciprocal tariffs, driven by President Donald Trump and President Noboa.
The United States announced the elimination of reciprocal tariffs for certain Ecuadorian exports, following the conclusion of a new agreement promoted by President Donald Trump and President Daniel Noboa.
The understanding incorporates chapters of trade, work, environment and security, with the aim of providing greater competitiveness and relief to the export sector of Ecuador.
The Minister of Production and Foreign Trade, Luis Jaramillo, stressed that this framework "will lay the foundations of trade, economic and national security relations", emphasizing that the agreement marks a decisive step to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Ecuadorian Government, the measure will allow to expand opportunities for domestic products and strengthen the bilateral agenda in strategic areas for development and security." -
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