Messages for U.S. Citizens

To better serve U.S. citizens in Ecuador, ACS regularly updates its Warden system. The Warden system is designed to ensure that U.S. citizens receive timely information about natural disasters, civil emergencies or anything else that could affect their safety while in Ecuador.

The Warden system for Ecuador has been broken down into smaller units, according to districts, and/or by organizations. We would like to enroll every U.S. citizen living or traveling in Ecuador and to identify U.S. citizen Wardens who would like to assist the Embassy in informing other U.S. citizens in their area of fast-breaking news. In general, Warden duties are not time-consuming, but are vital in times of emergency. 

If you are interested in becoming a Warden, please visit our Wardens sections.

Newsletters

• March 2012 (PDF 743kb)
• December 2011 (PDF 504kb)
• September 2011 (PDF 544kb)
• June 2011 (PDF 999kb)
• April – SPECIAL EDITION (PDF 228kb)
• March 2011 (PDF 544kb)
• December 2010 (PDF 998kb)

Messages for U.S. Citizens

• March 6, 2012 - Marches and Road Closures Possible Throughout Ecuador Beginning March 8th and Culminating on March 22nd, 2012 (PDF 241kb)
• February 1, 2012 - Wet Season Results in Disease and Road Closures in Coastal Ecuador (PDF 241kb)
• January 27, 2012 - March and Road Closures Planned in Quito on Saturday, January 28 (PDF 241kb)
• January 26, 2012 - Department of State Issues Worldwide Caution Alert (PDF 255kb)
• January 23, 2012 - Dengue Fever-Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention (PDF 230kb)
• December 22, 2011 - Pamphlet Bombings in Ecuador (PDF 236kb)
• December 16, 2011 - The 2012 General Election Cycle has Begun (PDF 259kb)
• December 1, 2011 - Take Caution during Holiday Celebrations in Quito (PDF 253kb)
• November 28,2011 - Volcano Tungurahua Erupts, Caution Advised when Traveling in the Area (PDF 249kb)
• November 18, 2011 - Roads Closed this Weekend due to Religious Procession to El Quinche (PDF 244kb)
• November 1, 2011 - Holiday Weekend Safety (PDF 201kb)
• October 20, 2011 - New Voter Registration and Ballot Request Now Available for Voting Abroad (PDF 372kb)
• October 12, 2011 - Worldwide Travel Alert (Iran Plot) (PDF 241kb)
• October 3, 2011 - Worldwide Travel Alert (PDF 192kb)
• September 29, 2011 - Large Possible Rally Planned to Commemorate the Police Uprising of September 30, 2010 (PDF 197kb)
• September 28, 2011 - Measles Outbreak in Local News (PDF 200kb)
• September 2, 2011 - 9/11 Worldwide Travel Alert (PDF 197kb)
• August 11, 2011 - Dangerous Conditions on the Pacific Coast and in the Galapagos Islands, August 11-14, 2011 (PDF 196kb)
• May 20, 2010 - Status of Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 238kb)
• May 18, 2011 - Online Crime Report System (PDF 197kb)
• May 10, 2011 - Status of Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 237kb)
• May 5, 2011 - May 7th Consulta Popular Voting Obligations for U.S. Citizen Residents of Ecuador (PDF 274kb)
• May 2, 2011 - Volcano Tungurahua Continues at State of Heightened Activity (PDF 240kb)
• May 2, 2011 - Department of State Issues Worldwide Travel Alert (PDF 243kb)
• April 27, 2011 - Intense Activity at Tungurahua (PDF 237kb)
• April 6, 2011 - Voting information for U.S. citizens (PDF 388kb)
• March 31, 2011 - Organ Donation for Residents of Ecuador (PDF 221kb)
• March 28, 2011 - Consular Officer to Hold Open Hours in Esmeraldas on March (PDF 259kb)
• March 25, 2011 - Using IRS Free File Overseas (PDF 203kb)
• March 24, 2011 - Tourist “Centers of Attention” Opened in Quito (PDF 274kb)
• March 12, 2011 - State of Emergency Lifted (PDF 194kb)
• March 11, 2011 - Airports Closures (PDF 194Kb)
• March 11, 2011 - Tsunami Evacuation (PDF 196kb)
• March 11, 2011 - Immediate Tsunami Warning (PDF 195kb)
• March 4, 2011 - U.S. Embassy Outreach Meeting March 15 in Riobamba (PDF 212kb)
• March 3, 2011 - Tax Time – Filing from Abroad And Certain Foreign Citizens Eligible to Vote in Ecuador (PDF 201kb)
• February 1, 2011 - Department of State Issues Worldwide Caution Alert (PDF 238kb)
• January 12, 2011 - Be Aware of Increased Credit and Debit Card Fraud (PDF 246kb)
• January 10, 2011 - Chicago Military and Overseas Voters, Register and Request your ballot for the Upcoming Election (PDF 324kb)
• December 17, 2010 - January appointments for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (PDF 33kb)
• December 4, 2010 - U.S. Embassy Encourages Evacuation of Communities and Area Surrounding Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 239kb)
• November 26, 2010 - Travel Restrictions in Place for Sunday across Ecuador (PDF 250KB)
• November 26, 2010 - Volcano Tungurahua at State of Heightened Activity (PDF 239kb)
• November 23, 2010 - Travel Restrictions Related to Census Will Limit Movement in Country on November 28 (PDF 247kb)
• November 19, 2010 - Religious Procession to El Quinche (PDF 229kb)
• November 18, 2010 - Travel Restrictions Related to Census Could Seriously Impede Movement in Country on November 28 (PDF 245kb)
• November 10, 2010 - Two Announcements Regarding Residency in Ecuador (PDF 284kb)
• October 29, 2010 - Countdown: 96 Hours to the Election (PDF 345kb)
• October 28, 2010 - Illinois Military and Overseas Voters – Get Your Ballot Online Today (PDF 332kb)
• October 25, 2010 - Eight Days to the Election – Time is Running Short (PDF 233kb)
• October 25, 2010 - Driver Strike Ongoing in Province of Imbabura (PDF 348kb)
• October 21, 2010 - New York Military and Overseas Voters Can Get Online Ballots Now (PDF 318kb)
• October 18, 2010 - Military and Overseas Voters, Submit Your Ballots Soon (PDF 341kb)
• October 14, 2010 - Large March Scheduled Tomorrow in Quito (PDF 231kb)
• October 12, 2010 - State of Exception Extended for 60 Days in Quito (PDF 238kb)
• October 6, 2010 - UPDATE – State of Exception Extended to October 8 (PDF 241kb)
• October 4, 2010 - All Overseas Voters Have at Least One Option for Getting an Electronic Ballot (PDF 254kb)
• October 1, 2010 (5:30 P.M.) - UPDATE – Nationwide Police Strike Ends, Airports and Highways Reopen, Vigilance Advised with Decreased Police Presence (PDF 239kb)
• October 1, 2010 - UPDATE – Nationwide Police Strike Subsides, Airports and Highways Reopen (PDF 239kb)
• September 30, 2010 (7:30 P.M.) - UPDATE - Nationwide Police Strike Closes Ecuador Airports, Highways (PDF 238kb)
• September 30, 2010 - URGENT - Nationwide Police Strike Closes Ecuador Airports, Highways (PDF 236kb)
• September 22, 2010 - Demonstration Planned for September 23 (PDF 185kb)
• September 21, 2010 - Increase in Number of Express Kidnappings in Quito (PDF 239kb)
• September 7, 2010 - Overseas Voters Have Eight Weeks until the General Election (PDF 274kb)
• September 7, 2010 - U.S. Embassy Offers Foreign Service Exam to American Citizens in Ecuador (PDF 193kb)
• August 25, 2010 - Demonstration Planned this Afternoon in Downtown Quito (PDF 241kb)
• August 12, 2010 - Reminder of the Importance of Preparing for Natural Disasters (PDF 48kb)
• August 9, 2010 - Military and Overseas Voters, Submit your Ballot Request for the General Election and Georgia Special Election (PDF 51kb)
• July 28, 2010 - Submit Ballot Requests Now for Upcoming U.S. Primary Elections and the General Election (PDF 49kb)
• July 19, 2010 - Changes in Voting Laws Makes Registering and Voting Overseas Simpler (PDF 86kb)
• July 6, 2010 - Updated Fees Worldwide for American Citizen Services (PDF 266kb)
• June 24, 2010 - ALBA Conference May Hinder Traffic near Otavalo (PDF 33kb)
• June 22, 2010 - Upcoming U.S. Primary Elections (PDF 144kb)
• June 14, 2010 - Crime in Ecuador (PDF 48kb)
• June 14, 2010 - Update on Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 44kb)
• June 4, 2010 - U.S. Embassy Encourages Evacuation of Communities and Area Surrounding Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 17kb)
• June 3, 2010 - Update on Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 74kb)
• June 2, 2010 - Update on Tungurahua Volcano (PDF 76kb)
• June 1, 2010 - ACS Services Closed to Appointments to Prepare for Sec. Clinton Visit to Ecuador (PDF 49kb)
• May 28, 2010 - Tungurahua Volcano Eruption (PDF 83kb)
• May 27, 2010 - Embassy's American Citizen Services Appointment System (PDF 10kb)
• April 30, 2010 - International Worker's Day March on May 1, 2010 (PDF 86kb)
• March 15, 2010 - Altered Consular Section Hours (PDF 89kb)
• March 12, 2010 - Tax Information (PDF 112kb)
• March 8, 2010 - Florida Special Election (PDF 218kb)
  
• March 8, 2010 - Indiana Primary Election (PDF 143kb)
  
• March 8, 2010 - Absentee Voting Law (PDF 215kb)
  
• February 27, 2010 - Tsunami Warning (PDF 84kb)
  
• February 18, 2010 - Texas Primary Election (PDF 176kb)
  
• February 2, 2010 - Demonstrations in Guayaquil on February 11, 2010 (PDF 273kb)
• January 21, 2010 - Northern Border Travel (PDF 180kb)
• January 14, 2010 - Haiti Task Force (PDF 60kb)
• January 14, 2010 - Demonstrations in Quito 1/15 and Ambato 1/16 (PDF 165kb)
• January 8, 2010 - Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) February 27 - March 6, 2010 (PDF 81kb)