04JUN24- 'Brazil Expands Amazon Route towards the Pacific-

 04JUN24- 'Brazil Expands Amazon Route towards the Pacific- "The goal is to boost the trade flow of countries in the region and also to open channels to more quickly transport Brazilian and South American products via the Pacific,

Brazil has revised the routes of the South American integration plan and expanded the route made in the Amazon region with the support of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Route 2, which will now be called the Amazon route, will now end at four ports in the Pacific Ocean: Tumaco (Colombia), Manta (Ecuador), and Paita and Chancay (Peru)...." -

https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/business/2024/06/brazil-expands-amazon-route-towards-the-pacific.shtml?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1-r9h5xLV4hBE7AsrUeswH3oWJZpF67ChDllOfk0JAITAl-07kj1-lGFI_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

16MAY24 👨‍⚕️‍⚕️ (MASH) The Gov of USA donated two field hospitals to ECU - Alausí,

 16MAY24 👨‍⚕️‍⚕️👩‍⚕️The Government of the United States donated two field hospitals to Ecuador to meet the needs of the inhabitants of Alausí, which in 2023 suffered a large avalanche in which 75 people died. The delivery of both hospitals, which are valued at $2.1 million and have the capacity to care for up to 80 patients simultaneously,🎪 MASH: 'Mobile Army Surgical Hospital'

responds to a pressing need in the health sector in that area of ​​the province of Chimborazo, where landslides continue to affect the area. These hospitals are already enabled and, according to data from the Ministry of Health, from January to April 2024, the average number of people treated per day is 136 in different areas such as cardiology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and traumatology, and medicine. internally, as specified in a statement by the United States Embassy in Ecuador.

Alausí is located in the Andean province of Chimborazo, where on March 26, 2023, a large avalanche occurred when part of one of the surrounding mountains fell, burying a sector of the population. In that event, 75 people lost their lives, of which nine were reported missing after rescue efforts failed to find their bodies

among the enormous amount of tons of earth on which dozens of houses were buried. On the anniversary of that tragedy, local authorities warned that little progress had been made with the remediation work , since the avalanche area remains unstable and there are more homes that remain in a risk zone." - Photo courtesy: US Embassy Ecuador- 🏞

https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sociedad/alausi-alud-donacion-hospitales-estados-unidos/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3lrNHatU6Tk-TuC7w9ZXJ80sBZg2QmHw4cQbmp-uA_VmJHH_QxhqZl6Z0_aem_AaSU5zXkcxzhUja2AIgR-6KCXxQZwsY312rFtaPxQ1SaOKz4amP2ygUmlrMKHNyGLRM3bw3mJnJo-gg0F-hbJH-S

12MAY24 #Tumbaco, #Quito 💓 Doggy Adoption opportunity Meet Sarah

 12MAY24 #Tumbaco, #Quito 💓 Doggy Adoption opportunity Meet Sarah an 11 years old mature female Pooch- 'Journeyman Jack In Ecuador' - Happy Mothers Day from all of US/CAN at #TheEcuadorReport near #Tumbaco, #Quito #🐾💓UIO Plz consider this Doggy Adoption opportunity -

Meet Sarah, an 11 years old mature female doggy looking for her forever home. Sarah has been fixed and is up to date on all shots and dewormed. Sarah needs a guardian she can fall in love with. Will you be that person, and adopt this gentle and sweet poochy? …" -

https://youtu.be/2Qfjd3yj81o?si=_qPDlAOkHH50w90O

#Tumbaco, #Quito Doggy Adoption opportunity - Meet Sarah, an 11 years old mature female doggy looking for her forever home. Sarah has been fixed and is up to date on all shots and dewormed. Sarah needs a guardian she can fall in love with. Will you be that person, and adopt this gentle and sweet poochy?

Sarah minds verbal commands in both Spanish and English, is very well behaved, good natured, seldom barks unless she senses approaching danger from stangers. She is a mixed breed chocolate Brown Color and weighs approximately 35#s. She currently is used to 50 / 50 of her time time in casa and out in the yard both.

If you're interested in giving Sarah a furrever home, please contact the owner Leslie S. cell y wasapp: 099-972-6175, - lasmith@syr-whistler.com

I am helping Leslie with his moving sale and exit strategy. He has lived and worked very hard in Ecuador for 25 years, and has contributed greatly to the Ecuador economy and work force over the years. He is now elderly, poor vision, poor hearing and with major health problems, he is in an Emergency Exit process of returning home to Canada for major operations and procedures in the CND healthcare system,

..and to be with his family that can help care for him, he is not in any position to care for Sarah any longer. This is an Emergency situation, this is not a johnny come lately newbie expat abandoning Ecuador and a young puppy. Sarah is in very good health, and has been very well taken care of and loved as a major part of the family. Any help or recommendations to Leslie and Sarah would be greatly appreciated.

Sarah is available now at time of this writing 'Mothers Day' 12MAY24 and for the next 10 days thru to time for Leslie to depart 22MAY24, Pooch is Located in the La Morita Sector of #Tumbaco, #Quito very near the #UIO - appointments for adoption are from 10am to 18:00 Daily.

Other ways to help Sarah and Leslie are to share this post with your friends and family, and to ask them to also share it with their social media network. Together, we can increase the reach of this message and maximize the chances of finding a forever home for this adorable Doggy.

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For further details and information, we can meet f2f If your ever up near the UIO Quito way for 7 years in a row We have an Expats meet and greet lunch each TUE in the Valley of Cumbaya just east of Quito near the UIO int airport, We look fwd to meeting you if ever over this way,

All the Best in Ecuador,

JJ on fb : 'Jack Ecua Abercrombie'-

https://linktr.ee/journeymanjackecuador

JourneymanJack.com@gmail.com - #StrategicRelocationEcuador -

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Someone once said that Ecuador is a country that is:

•EASY to love-

•HARD to understand-

•Impossible to forget-

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Call Toll free from U.S. & Canada: Mnts: 770-828-7913,

& Coast: 770-988-4492, ECU. Off: 02-380-4088,

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(The Calvary -HELP- is on the way) 08MAY24- 'The US-Ecuador Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Onramp to the Ecua Security Sector -

08MAY24- 'The US-Ecuador Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Onramp to the Ecuador Security Sector Assistance Roadmap- "As captured in the ESSAR, the SOFA should contribute to tangible benefits for the security and stability of Ecuador. The threats faced every day by the citizens of Ecuador require strong defense and security capabilities to confront

an ever-changing environment that includes counterterrorism efforts, countering illicit trafficking, detecting illegal unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF), and cyber defense. The SOFA will facilitate U.S. support through the provision of joint exercises, training and equipping programs, combined military operations, and other security cooperation activities.

From a public relations perspective, U.S. officials are capitalizing on opportunities to highlight the SOFA with a strategic public messaging campaign that addresses the public’s concerns, highlights mutual benefits, and underscores accountability and respect for Ecuador’s sovereignty:

Emphasize the accountability mechanisms built into the SOFA to hold U.S. personnel accountable for their actions and assure the population that transgressions will be addressed transparently and in accordance with the agreement.

Highlight the economic benefits of the SOFA, such as job creation, infrastructure development, and the increased economic activity associated with hosting U.S. personnel by underlining concrete example (Humanitarian Assistance/Equipment donations)

Encourage open dialogue between community leaders to stress the importance of the partnership to address shared security challenges and shape Ecuador’s future security.

Reiterate the commitment of the U.S. to respect the sovereignty of Ecuador and that the SOFA does not threaten but enhances Ecuador’s ability to enforce its sovereignty.

In summary, the symbiotic relationship of the SOFA and ESSAR set the pathway to achieving strategic objectives by providing the vital legal protections needed by U.S. personnel involved in the planning and execution of operations, activities, and investments. It also enhances Ecuador’s sovereignty and brings tangible benefits to the Ecuadorian economy

through increased U.S. military spending associated with ESSAR-related activities, while building a more capable force. The SOFA and ESSAR established transparent mechanisms for cooperation and represents a mutual commitment between the United States and Ecuador to strengthen security cooperation, support regional stability, and promote the rule of law to build a safer more prosperous future for all...." -

https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/the-us-ecuador-status-of-forces-agreement-onramp-to-the-ecuador-security-sector-assistance-roadmap/

01 May 2024 - ACSQuito@state.gov - Message for U.S. Citizens- Alert: 'Energy Crisis and Nationwide State of Emergency in Ecuador-

 01May 2024 - ACSQuito@state.gov - Message for U.S. Citizens-

Alert: 'Energy Crisis and Nationwide State of Emergency in Ecuador- Location: Nationwide-

Event: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared April 19 a nationwide state of emergency for a period of 60 days due to “severe internal disturbance and public calamity” in the energy sector. The state of emergency allows additional government resources to be directed towards resolving electricity shortages.

The declaration does not restrict public movement or institute a curfew. For the duration of the state of emergency, U.S. citizen residents and travelers should continue to expect heavy police and military presence throughout Ecuador and planned electrical outages that will significantly impact the availability of services.

--"We are together / United"--

U.S. citizens should continue to refer to the Government of Ecuador’s Ministry of Energy and Mines for outage schedules. Electrical outages vary based on location. Outage schedules will be available on each of Ecuador’s electrical power provider’s websites. Electrical outage schedules posted on the provider’s websites may not be exact and outages may be intermittent and unpredictable.

Be aware that power cuts may affect traffic lights, power in buildings (including elevators) that do not have independent generators, cellular service, and the internet. Shopping centers and restaurants may not be open during a power outage.

Actions to Take:

Monitor announcements from the Ministry of Energy and Mines for information about electrical outages in your area. For information about outages in Quito, visit https://www.eeq.com.ec/.

For information about electrical outages in Guayaquil, visit https://www.cnelep.gob.ec/.

Monitor ECU911 for information on road closures.

Track official communications from the Government of Ecuador for additional information and updates. Follow credible media sources for accurate information on closures, electrical outages, and security threats. Read previous security alerts at ec.usembassy.gov.

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

ACSQuito@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador

+(593)(4) 371-7000

ACSGuayaquil@state.gov You may want to check into and consider the STEP Program, if something were to happen while you are here, ((ie: *Natural Disaster, Volcano EarthQuake Tsunami *Civil Unrest, *Loss of Passport, *Major Health Crisis, *Auto or Bus Accident, *Hospitalized, *Locked Up Abroad. etc etc))

The US Emb. 'STEP Program' makes it easier to look for, to find you and to help you out of a situation. - (PS) What is STEP? Benefits of Enrolling in STEP: The - Smart - Traveler - Enrollment - Program,

(STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.: https://step.state.gov/step/

U.S. Embassy Quito-

E12-170 Avigiras Ave. and Ave. Eloy Alfaro

Quito, Ecuador - Phone: +593-2-398-5000,

https://ec.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador

+(593)(4) 371-7000

+(593)(4) 371-7000 (after hours)

ACSGuayaquil@state.gov

(PSS) USA- Veterans Crisis Hot Line- 1-800-273-8255,

25APR24-💡 "The duration of power outages will be reduced throughout the national territory.

 25APR24-💡 "The duration of power outages will be reduced throughout the national territory. For example, the Quito Electric Company will reduce service cuts from 6 to 4 hours. This was mentioned by the Minister of Energy, Roberto Luque, this April 25. The minister commented that the reduction in the time of the cuts is possible thanks to the fact that the Mazar reservoir increased approximately one meter compared to the conditions on April 24.

He also indicated that the hydrological conditions in Paute and Mazar contribute to the reservoir continuing to fill, which leads to decreases in electrical suspensions throughout the national territory. “We analyze all the technical alternatives to implement changes in the schedules of energy outages.

"We seek to ensure that the decisions do not substantially harm Ecuadorian families," Luque said. Hydroelectric generation was at 73%.

The presence of prolonged rainfall leads to an increase in flow levels, however, the energy emergency persists, which is why immediate action mechanisms are implemented such as the prioritization of economic resources for the installation of 37 generation units in Quevedo and Santo Domingo...." -

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/se-reduce-el-tiempo-de-cortes-en-todo-el-territorio-en-quito-baja-de-6-a-4-horas-dice-ministro-luque-nota/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Um_U1Ix2s7nlq4B_okHyrK5QGFjVNfOZ2JnYRN5AW7vmNieQOOhME63A_aem_Af6yGob8HmKPx-Zm2aSSr8UT1uAxuicJw-fBXYtH53Vi1EAeTluNxm3BB1Mpq0QblW7aUpsSgUA1duBgA8kdrAHZ

24APR24- ⚡"The levels of the reservoirs of the main hydroelectric plants in south-central Ecuador:

 24APR24- ⚡"The levels of the reservoirs of the main hydroelectric plants in south-central Ecuador: Mazar, Amaluza and Sopladora are between three and 15 meters above the minimum levels necessary for function, according to reports from the Electric Corporation of Ecuador.  These three reservoirs, which are located in a cascade, are part of the Paute hydroelectricity producing complex. 

The rains recorded in recent days have helped the levels rise, since a week ago they recorded values ​​even below the minimums. When this happens, the plants that depend on these reservoirs must go out of service. The thing is that in these days, alarming reservoir losses were generated that further deepened the electrical crisis that led the country to record blackouts of up to nine hours.

The Mazar elevation, which is located at the highest part of this type of waterfall, was located on April 24 at 2,113 meters. It is a positive figure if you take into account that the minimum is 2,098, however it is still a parameter far from the maximum which is 2,153 meters. Amaluza follows with 1,980 meters. 

That is, five meters above the minimum. This reservoir has a minimum of 1,975 meters and a maximum of 1,991. Finally, Sopladora, whose minimum level is 1,312 and its maximum level is 1,318, is now at 1,315 meters, that is, three meters above the critical level.

Minister Roberto Luque himself explained on the afternoon of April 23 that climatic conditions remained at positive levels and that the basins have increased levels. This has served to somewhat reduce the magnitude of cuts, he commented. 

The minister said that thanks to the rains, the Mazar reservoir has been improved by 1.2 meters between April 21 and 22, and 5 meters since April 17, which for Luque is positive. This has allowed us to open a second unit in Mazar. 

He also assured that it is being monitored day by day. Fernando Salinas, an expert in energy and electrical issues, explains that the water level is still low and comments that the vital liquid is not stored, but is being continuously turbined. This means that it goes to the turbines to generate the necessary electricity. 

On the subject, the government's plan is still unclear. The minister had announced the hiring of barges and the import of gas as measures. However, this has raised doubts among experts. It has even been commented that the minister does not have the necessary experience, which is why he had even proposed creating a technical team with professionals, experts and officials, to find the most effective solutions." - 

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/cotas-de-embalses-estan-entre-3-y-15-metros-por-encima-de-los-minimos-permitidos-pero-cortes-de-energia-continuan-nota/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2JlQuEmVAofaomUX1_QYqfTtLSkcPVHI6NpIOReQ5jOHVIaSrKbUuKY7I_aem_AZOj7aRX-EoDQMBL2P1B_ZgMFRwRN2-9oaE6DqWOUnIvCtLgAqKRlfICYTjb71cwZWhcYQ5jgIp43oNPoJPEF8de