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This is a list of diplomatic missions in Ecuador. At present, the capital city of Quito hosts 38 embassies while several other countries have ambassadors accredited from other regional capitals. Several countries also maintain consulates or consulates general in other Ecuadorian cities.
The present-day Ecuadorian Navy or (Armada del Ecuador) is a compact, efficient, and well-balanced force. However, limited funds hinder any major acquisitions and the chances of maintaining a strong force within the Pacific Ocean. Since the end of 2009, the Navy's structure became simplified.
The museum Museo Nacional de Costa Rica was placed in the Cuartel Bellavista as a symbol of commitment to culture. In 1986, President Oscar Arias Sánchez declared December 1 as the Día de la Abolición del Ejército (Military abolition day) with Law #8115. Unlike its neighbors, Costa Rica has not endured a civil war since 1948.
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama: The three countries jointly expressed their support and solidarity with the Government of Ecuador. [90] Panamanian Laurentino Cortizo also expressed regret at the crisis in Ecuador and expressed solidarity with President Noboa. [91] France: The country warned its nationals against traveling to Ecuador. [92]
This article describes the diplomatic affairs, foreign policy and international relations of Ecuador. Ecuador is a founding member of the UN and a member of many of its specialized agencies; it is also a member of the Organization of American States (OAS), as well as many regional groups, including the Rio Group, the Latin American Economic System, the Latin American Energy Organization, the ...
The aviation element of the Army was formed in 1954 and originally named Servicio Aéreo del Ejército (SAE). It was renamed Aviación del Ejército Ecuatoriano (AEE) in 1978. From 1981 onward the flying elements were concentrated into an aviation brigade, effectively transforming the army aviation into an operational brigade within the army ...
1 February: A shooting took place at the Coop Unión de Bananeros, leaving one person dead and 4 wounded. [48] 4 February: Simultaneous raids in the cities of Guayaquil, Quito, Quevedo and Samborondón lead to the capture of ten members of Los Lobos. [49] 11 February: A new shooting occurred in the Playita del Guasmo sector of southern Guayaquil.
The Cabinet of Ecuador is part of the executive branch of the Ecuadorian government, consisting of the heads of the variable number of government ministries. [1]